YEARLY HIGH
0.0525 TWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0482 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0507 TWD

2020 SOS to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SOS to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 0.0525. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0482.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0042 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0517 to the December average rate of 0.0485, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0525 was down 5.05% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0553, 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 262 TWD
2019 Average 266 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 241 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.14 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0521
0.0482
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 0.0516, compared to 0.0498 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0516
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0498

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0011 TWD (High: 0.0525 / Low: 0.0513). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 TWD (High: 0.0493 / Low: 0.0489).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.0518) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0532), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0014 (-2.58%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.0518
2019 Avg (February) 0.0532

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0520 0.0512 0.0517
February 0.0525 0.0513 0.0518
March 0.0523 0.0511 0.0517
April 0.0522 0.0513 0.0518
May 0.0519 0.0512 0.0516
June 0.0515 0.0507 0.0510
July 0.0510 0.0502 0.0507
August 0.0510 0.0502 0.0507
September 0.0507 0.0496 0.0503
October 0.0499 0.0489 0.0494
November 0.0493 0.0489 0.0491
December 0.0490 0.0482 0.0485