YEARLY HIGH
311.0549 GNF
YEARLY LOW
290.8022 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
300.5098 GNF

2018 TWD to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TWD to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 311.0549. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 290.8022.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.2526 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 306.1495 to the December average rate of 297.5094, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 311.0549 was up 0.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 310.3517, 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 1,555,274 GNF
2017 Average 1,499,340 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 1,454,011 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 101,263.24 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

310.0222
292.5459
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD to GNF 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 305.3422, compared to 295.6774 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.6649 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 305.3422
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 295.6774

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 9.6235 GNF (High: 304.7522 / Low: 295.1286). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3223 GNF (High: 298.3130 / Low: 294.9907).

June Spread (Volatile) ±9.6235
July Spread (Stable) ±3.3223

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 4.9804 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.9804

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 307.9417) against the same month in 2017 (average: 303.7543), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1874 (+1.38%).

2018 Avg (February) 307.9417
2017 Avg (February) 303.7543

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 309.9392 302.4156 306.1495
February 311.0549 306.2545 307.9417
March 310.4840 307.0861 308.5658
April 310.9521 304.0489 307.0315
May 303.8325 299.1893 302.0511
June 304.7522 295.1286 300.3138
July 298.3130 294.9907 296.3652
August 297.1867 290.8022 294.8519
September 299.6405 293.6968 295.3578
October 296.8955 290.9492 294.0022
November 298.1734 293.4413 295.9776
December 301.2957 293.9211 297.5094