2018 TWD to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TWD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |