YEARLY HIGH
20.4217 CRC
YEARLY LOW
18.3861 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.1439 CRC

2018 TWD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TWD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 20.4217. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 18.3861.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0356 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.2768 to the December average rate of 19.4510, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 20.4217 was up 3.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 19.7006, 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 102,108 CRC
2017 Average 93,028 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 91,930 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,177.99 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

19.9585
18.3678
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD to CRC 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 19.2270, compared to 19.0607 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1663 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.2270
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.0607

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.0192 CRC (High: 20.4217 / Low: 19.4025). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1693 CRC (High: 19.5679 / Low: 19.3986).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.0192
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1693

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3749 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3749

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 19.8259) against the same month in 2017 (average: 18.8773), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9486 (+5.03%).

2018 Avg (November) 19.8259
2017 Avg (November) 18.8773

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.5882 18.9739 19.2768
February 19.6903 19.4233 19.5277
March 19.5679 19.3986 19.4752
April 19.5491 19.0427 19.2715
May 19.0892 18.7919 18.9596
June 19.1762 18.5728 18.8515
July 18.7213 18.4947 18.5758
August 18.6448 18.3861 18.5003
September 19.0160 18.6448 18.8683
October 19.6101 18.8357 19.1430
November 20.4217 19.4025 19.8259
December 19.7760 19.3182 19.4510