2018 TWD to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4023 BTN

YEARLY LOW

2.1363 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2679 BTN

2018 TWD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TWD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 2.4023. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 2.1363.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2660 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1625 to the December average rate of 2.2958, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.4023 was up 9.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.1848, 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 12,011 BTN

2017 Average 10,693 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 10,682 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,329.81 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.4044

2.1405

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 2.2233, compared to 2.3126 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0893 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2233

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3126

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.1413 BTN (High: 2.3990 / Low: 2.2577). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0291 BTN (High: 2.2456 / Low: 2.2165).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1413

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0291

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 0.0481 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0481

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 2.3824) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.1509), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2315 (+10.76%).

2018 Avg (October) 2.3824

2017 Avg (October) 2.1509

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1903	2.1363	2.1625
February	2.2209	2.1683	2.2008
March	2.2456	2.2165	2.2275
April	2.2582	2.2134	2.2351
May	2.2811	2.2376	2.2609
June	2.2687	2.2361	2.2529
July	2.2699	2.2377	2.2489
August	2.3121	2.2356	2.2665
September	2.3802	2.3121	2.3475
October	2.4023	2.3576	2.3824
November	2.3990	2.2577	2.3343
December	2.3445	2.2678	2.2958