YEARLY HIGH
2.1848 BTN
YEARLY LOW
1.9277 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1388 BTN

2017 TWD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TWD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 2.1848. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 1.9277.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2571 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1465 to the December average rate of 2.1449, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.1848 was up 1.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.1591, 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 10,924 BTN
2016 Average 10,417 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 9,638 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,285.70 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.1801
2.0890
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD to BTN 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 2.1437, compared to 2.1338 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1437
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1338

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1968 BTN (High: 2.1245 / Low: 1.9277). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0132 BTN (High: 2.1595 / Low: 2.1464).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1968
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0132

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0264 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0264

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 2.1725) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.0516), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1209 (+5.89%).

2017 Avg (February) 2.1725
2016 Avg (February) 2.0516

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1740 2.0951 2.1465
February 2.1848 2.1550 2.1725
March 2.1686 2.1329 2.1511
April 2.1386 2.1048 2.1247
May 2.1582 2.1270 2.1380
June 2.1419 2.1173 2.1296
July 2.1280 2.1104 2.1189
August 2.1245 1.9277 2.0966
September 2.1607 2.1210 2.1370
October 2.1595 2.1464 2.1509
November 2.1709 2.1385 2.1544
December 2.1547 2.1299 2.1449