YEARLY HIGH
3.9239 TWD
YEARLY LOW
3.7124 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8237 TWD

2018 SBD to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 3.9239. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 3.7124.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2115 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7875 to the December average rate of 3.8075, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.9239 was down 4.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.0888, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 19,619 TWD
2017 Average 19,477 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 18,562 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,057.47 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.9042
3.7445
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to TWD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.7843, compared to 3.8632 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0789 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7843
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8632

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.1811 TWD (High: 3.8935 / Low: 3.7124). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0447 TWD (High: 3.9120 / Low: 3.8672).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1811
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0447

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0409 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0409

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 3.8484) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.8442), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0042 (+0.11%).

2018 Avg (November) 3.8484
2017 Avg (November) 3.8442

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8371 3.7243 3.7875
February 3.7943 3.7291 3.7717
March 3.7786 3.7276 3.7578
April 3.8214 3.7279 3.7744
May 3.8435 3.7847 3.8122
June 3.8527 3.7522 3.8019
July 3.8855 3.8108 3.8598
August 3.9120 3.8672 3.8896
September 3.9066 3.8612 3.8909
October 3.9107 3.8549 3.8829
November 3.9239 3.8200 3.8484
December 3.8935 3.7124 3.8075