2018 SZL to TWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5269 TWD

YEARLY LOW

1.9843 TWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2877 TWD

2018 SZL to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 2.5269. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 1.9843.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5426 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4125 to the December average rate of 2.1621, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.5269 was up 3.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.4356, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,634 TWD

2017 Average 11,440 TWD

Yearly Trough Low 9,922 TWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,712.77 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.5087

2.0441

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 2.4045, compared to 2.1709 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2335 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4045

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1709

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.2173 TWD (High: 2.3126 / Low: 2.0953). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0791 TWD (High: 2.4251 / Low: 2.3460).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2173

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0791

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1103 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1103

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.4700) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3377), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1322 (+5.66%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.4700

2017 Avg (February) 2.3377

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4563	2.3616	2.4125
February	2.5269	2.4113	2.4700
March	2.5050	2.4231	2.4642
April	2.4725	2.3837	2.4300
May	2.4251	2.3460	2.3803
June	2.3574	2.1948	2.2700
July	2.3341	2.2068	2.2775
August	2.3126	2.0953	2.1913
September	2.1616	1.9843	2.0828
October	2.1699	2.0790	2.1275
November	2.2434	2.1066	2.1845
December	2.2582	2.1147	2.1621