YEARLY HIGH
0.0538 TWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0498 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0521 TWD

2018 SOS to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SOS to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 0.0538. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 0.0498.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0040 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0508 to the December average rate of 0.0531, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0538 was down 3.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0560, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 269 TWD
2017 Average 263 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 249 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.03 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0536
0.0499
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0510, compared to 0.0531 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0510
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0531

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0017 TWD (High: 0.0516 / Low: 0.0499). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 TWD (High: 0.0533 / Low: 0.0527).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0533) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0522), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+2.09%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0533
2017 Avg (October) 0.0522

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0516 0.0499 0.0508
February 0.0507 0.0499 0.0504
March 0.0505 0.0498 0.0503
April 0.0517 0.0501 0.0509
May 0.0523 0.0511 0.0518
June 0.0529 0.0514 0.0521
July 0.0532 0.0524 0.0528
August 0.0533 0.0527 0.0531
September 0.0533 0.0527 0.0531
October 0.0538 0.0528 0.0533
November 0.0535 0.0528 0.0531
December 0.0535 0.0527 0.0531