YEARLY HIGH
22.5803 TWD
YEARLY LOW
22.0560 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.3307 TWD

2018 SGD to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 22.5803. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 10, dropping to 22.0560.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5243 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.2632 to the December average rate of 22.4446, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 22.5803 was up 0.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 22.4348, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 112,901 TWD
2017 Average 110,213 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 110,280 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,621.70 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

22.4730
22.1326
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 22.2572, compared to 22.4042 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1471 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.2572
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.4042

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.3064 TWD (High: 22.4132 / Low: 22.1068). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1639 TWD (High: 22.4746 / Low: 22.3107).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.3064
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1639

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1022 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 22.4446) against the same month in 2017 (average: 22.2502), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1944 (+0.87%).

2018 Avg (December) 22.4446
2017 Avg (December) 22.2502

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.3829 22.0959 22.2632
February 22.3172 22.0560 22.1610
March 22.3123 22.1016 22.1965
April 22.4132 22.1068 22.3241
May 22.3970 22.1750 22.2890
June 22.3637 22.1902 22.3093
July 22.4746 22.3107 22.4075
August 22.5291 22.3463 22.4154
September 22.5103 22.2772 22.3842
October 22.4945 22.2685 22.3894
November 22.5368 22.2572 22.3844
December 22.5803 22.3708 22.4446