YEARLY HIGH
23.6793 TWD
YEARLY LOW
21.5280 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.5087 TWD

2018 AUD to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 23.6793. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 21.5280.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1512 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.4061 to the December average rate of 22.0328, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 23.6793 was down 2.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 24.2121, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 118,396 TWD
2017 Average 116,658 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 107,640 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,756.18 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

23.5532
21.7888
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 22.7721, compared to 22.2453 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5268 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.7721
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.2453

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 1.2188 TWD (High: 22.7468 / Low: 21.5280). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2713 TWD (High: 22.0816 / Low: 21.8103).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.2188
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2713

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3927 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3927

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 23.4061) against the same month in 2017 (average: 23.6526), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2465 (-1.04%).

2018 Avg (January) 23.4061
2017 Avg (January) 23.6526

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.6793 23.0681 23.4061
February 23.4782 22.7836 23.0134
March 23.0403 22.2519 22.6438
April 22.8274 22.2723 22.5614
May 22.6948 22.2070 22.4724
June 22.7595 22.2447 22.5355
July 22.7390 22.4180 22.6144
August 22.7162 22.0675 22.4823
September 22.3864 21.8886 22.0936
October 22.0816 21.8103 21.9358
November 22.5792 22.0310 22.3131
December 22.7468 21.5280 22.0328