YEARLY HIGH
1.7035 DOP
YEARLY LOW
1.5830 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6465 DOP

2018 TWD to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TWD to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 1.7035. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 1.5830.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1205 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6481 to the December average rate of 1.6374, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7035 was up 4.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6292, 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 8,518 DOP
2017 Average 7,780 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 7,915 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 602.49 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6986
1.6092
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD to DOP 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 1.6670, compared to 1.6260 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0409 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6670
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6260

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0533 DOP (High: 1.6742 / Low: 1.6209). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0158 DOP (High: 1.6322 / Low: 1.6164).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0533
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0158

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 0.0251 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0251

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 1.6912) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5362), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1549 (+10.09%).

2018 Avg (March) 1.6912
2017 Avg (March) 1.5362

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6701 1.6211 1.6481
February 1.6913 1.6529 1.6725
March 1.7035 1.6778 1.6912
April 1.7034 1.6678 1.6843
May 1.6707 1.6462 1.6592
June 1.6742 1.6209 1.6466
July 1.6368 1.6187 1.6257
August 1.6322 1.6164 1.6241
September 1.6450 1.6177 1.6285
October 1.6330 1.5830 1.6166
November 1.6361 1.6115 1.6239
December 1.6535 1.6224 1.6374