YEARLY HIGH
33.7287 TWD
YEARLY LOW
31.1577 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.2577 TWD

2016 USD to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the USD to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 33.7287. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 31.1577.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5710 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.4313 to the December average rate of 32.0115, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 33.7287 was up 1.61% compared to the 2015 peak of 33.1946, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 168,644 TWD
2015 Average 158,912 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 155,789 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,854.85 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

33.6244
31.3079
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD 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 32.7651, compared to 31.7503 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0148 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.7651
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.7503

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.8630 TWD (High: 33.1397 / Low: 32.2767). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2070 TWD (High: 32.4407 / Low: 32.2337).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8630
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2070

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.6148 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6148

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 33.4313) against the same month in 2015 (average: 31.6647), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7666 (+5.58%).

2016 Avg (January) 33.4313
2015 Avg (January) 31.6647

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.7287 32.9146 33.4313
February 33.4712 33.0288 33.2653
March 33.1397 32.2767 32.6505
April 32.4407 32.2337 32.3482
May 32.7382 32.2407 32.5487
June 32.6130 32.0663 32.3466
July 32.3756 31.8483 32.0918
August 31.8007 31.1577 31.5643
September 31.7594 31.2594 31.5010
October 31.7674 31.3071 31.5694
November 32.0314 31.4458 31.7638
December 32.4255 31.7576 32.0115