YEARLY HIGH
15.5436 TWD
YEARLY LOW
14.4785 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.0642 TWD

2018 BBD to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 15.5436. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 14.4785.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0651 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.7126 to the December average rate of 15.3862, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.5436 was down 3.69% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.1386, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 77,718 TWD
2017 Average 76,069 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 72,393 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,325.35 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.5306
14.5116
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 14.7650, compared to 15.3633 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5983 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.7650
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.3633

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.4652 TWD (High: 15.2935 / Low: 14.8283). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1765 TWD (High: 15.4310 / Low: 15.2545).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.4652
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1765

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 0.0872 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0872

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 15.4456) against the same month in 2017 (average: 15.1316), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3140 (+2.08%).

2018 Avg (October) 15.4456
2017 Avg (October) 15.1316

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.8925 14.5325 14.7126
February 14.6925 14.4785 14.6254
March 14.6720 14.4935 14.5965
April 14.8465 14.4947 14.6897
May 15.0490 14.8400 14.9253
June 15.2935 14.8283 15.0405
July 15.3435 15.1619 15.2678
August 15.4310 15.2545 15.3428
September 15.4100 15.2308 15.3478
October 15.5436 15.2752 15.4456
November 15.4780 15.2945 15.3898
December 15.4675 15.2835 15.3862