YEARLY HIGH
0.0691 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0643 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0664 BBD

2018 TWD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TWD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.0691. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 0.0643.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0047 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0680 to the December average rate of 0.0650, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0691 was up 2.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0674, 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 345 BBD
2017 Average 329 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 322 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.66 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0689
0.0644
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD to BBD 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 0.0677, compared to 0.0651 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0677
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0651

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0021 BBD (High: 0.0674 / Low: 0.0654). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 BBD (High: 0.0656 / Low: 0.0648).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0684) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0648), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0036 (+5.55%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0684
2017 Avg (February) 0.0648

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0688 0.0671 0.0680
February 0.0691 0.0681 0.0684
March 0.0690 0.0682 0.0685
April 0.0690 0.0674 0.0681
May 0.0674 0.0664 0.0670
June 0.0674 0.0654 0.0665
July 0.0660 0.0652 0.0655
August 0.0656 0.0648 0.0652
September 0.0657 0.0649 0.0652
October 0.0655 0.0643 0.0647
November 0.0654 0.0646 0.0650
December 0.0654 0.0647 0.0650