YEARLY HIGH
0.0465 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.0422 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0444 AUD

2018 TWD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TWD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0465. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 0.0422.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0042 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0427 to the December average rate of 0.0454, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0465 was up 3.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0450, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 232 AUD
2017 Average 214 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 211 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.10 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0459
0.0424
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD to AUD 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 0.0439, compared to 0.0450 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0439
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0450

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0025 AUD (High: 0.0465 / Low: 0.0440). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 AUD (High: 0.0458 / Low: 0.0453).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0454) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0436), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0018 (+4.04%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0454
2017 Avg (December) 0.0436

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0433 0.0422 0.0427
February 0.0439 0.0426 0.0435
March 0.0449 0.0434 0.0442
April 0.0449 0.0438 0.0443
May 0.0450 0.0441 0.0445
June 0.0450 0.0439 0.0444
July 0.0446 0.0440 0.0442
August 0.0453 0.0440 0.0445
September 0.0457 0.0447 0.0453
October 0.0458 0.0453 0.0456
November 0.0454 0.0443 0.0448
December 0.0465 0.0440 0.0454