YEARLY HIGH
3.1001 TWD
YEARLY LOW
2.7866 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9586 TWD

2018 BWP to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 3.1001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 2.7866.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3135 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0199 to the December average rate of 2.8774, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.1001 was up 2.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.0374, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,500 TWD
2017 Average 14,710 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 13,933 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,567.27 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.0821
2.8243
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 3.0207, compared to 2.8964 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1243 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0207
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8964

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1598 TWD (High: 2.9844 / Low: 2.8246). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0561 TWD (High: 3.0806 / Low: 3.0245).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1598
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0561

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0662 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0662

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 3.0606) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.9532), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1075 (+3.64%).

2018 Avg (February) 3.0606
2017 Avg (February) 2.9532

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0563 2.9830 3.0199
February 3.1001 3.0230 3.0606
March 3.0806 3.0245 3.0518
April 3.0674 3.0071 3.0408
May 3.0404 2.9827 3.0088
June 2.9811 2.8898 2.9425
July 2.9975 2.9214 2.9634
August 2.9844 2.8246 2.9031
September 2.8929 2.7866 2.8457
October 2.9118 2.8442 2.8951
November 2.9319 2.8422 2.8940
December 2.9412 2.8356 2.8774