YEARLY HIGH
6.1408 DJF
YEARLY LOW
5.7274 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.9053 DJF

2018 TWD to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TWD to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 6.1408. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 5.7274.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4134 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.0735 to the December average rate of 5.7853, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.1408 was up 2.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.0196, 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 30,704 DJF
2017 Average 29,386 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 28,637 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,066.91 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.1045
5.7321
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD to DJF 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 6.0167, compared to 5.7940 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2227 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.0167
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.7940

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.1814 DJF (High: 6.0021 / Low: 5.8206). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0667 DJF (High: 5.8360 / Low: 5.7692).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1814
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0667

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0904 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0904

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 6.0707) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.7960), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2747 (+4.74%).

2018 Avg (February) 6.0707
2017 Avg (February) 5.7960

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.1369 5.9953 6.0735
February 6.1408 6.0288 6.0707
March 6.1045 6.0362 6.0652
April 6.1040 5.9585 6.0211
May 5.9988 5.9140 5.9514
June 6.0021 5.8206 5.9183
July 5.8714 5.8005 5.8279
August 5.8360 5.7692 5.8021
September 5.8451 5.7771 5.8018
October 5.8281 5.7274 5.7631
November 5.8191 5.7501 5.7836
December 5.8249 5.7540 5.7853