YEARLY HIGH
56.0018 CDF
YEARLY LOW
51.2088 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
53.7705 CDF

2018 TWD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TWD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 56.0018. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 51.2088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7930 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 54.4198 to the December average rate of 52.8293, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 56.0018 was up 2.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 54.7126, 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 280,009 CDF
2017 Average 239,950 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 256,044 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,965.01 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

55.6636
52.4338
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD to CDF 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 54.6046, compared to 52.9364 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6682 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.6046
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.9364

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 3.3271 CDF (High: 54.5359 / Low: 51.2088). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6817 CDF (High: 55.7491 / Low: 55.0674).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.3271
March Spread (Stable) ±0.6817

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 0.8716 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8716

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 55.0661) against the same month in 2017 (average: 41.2346), the exchange rate shifted by +13.8315 (+33.54%).

2018 Avg (February) 55.0661
2017 Avg (February) 41.2346

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 55.2008 52.4721 54.4198
February 56.0018 54.4755 55.0661
March 55.7491 55.0674 55.3944
April 55.7446 54.3635 54.9670
May 54.4474 53.6468 54.0954
June 54.4454 52.7728 53.6849
July 54.5359 51.2088 53.0646
August 53.6539 52.5597 53.0094
September 53.6560 52.8077 53.2795
October 53.4747 52.0047 52.7030
November 53.3546 52.0094 52.7326
December 53.5359 52.0769 52.8293