2018 TWD to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

61.4068 BIF

YEARLY LOW

57.1259 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

59.0258 BIF

2018 TWD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TWD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 61.4068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 57.1259.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2809 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 59.9213 to the December average rate of 58.7394, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 61.4068 was up 3.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 59.2686, 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 307,034 BIF

2017 Average 283,211 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 285,630 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,404.64 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

60.7726

57.5846

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD to BIF 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 59.8981, compared to 58.1536 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7444 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 59.8981

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 58.1536

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 2.0482 BIF (High: 59.8839 / Low: 57.8357). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8100 BIF (High: 60.7722 / Low: 59.9622).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.0482

February Spread (Stable) ±0.8100

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.9582 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9582

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 60.5070) against the same month in 2017 (average: 55.3336), the exchange rate shifted by +5.1733 (+9.35%).

2018 Avg (March) 60.5070

2017 Avg (March) 55.3336

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	60.8528	58.8975	59.9213
February	60.7722	59.9622	60.3394
March	61.4068	60.1094	60.5070
April	61.4018	59.5812	60.3107
May	60.0067	58.7067	59.3525
June	59.8839	57.8357	58.9576
July	58.6342	57.5976	58.0071
August	58.3911	57.3704	57.8615
September	58.6068	57.4951	57.8502
October	58.7142	57.1259	57.9906
November	59.3079	57.5901	58.4730
December	59.3861	57.7272	58.7394