YEARLY HIGH
0.2708 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.2521 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2603 HKD

2018 TWD to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TWD to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 0.2708. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 0.2521.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0187 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2657 to the December average rate of 0.2542, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2708 was up 2.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2634, 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 1,354 HKD
2017 Average 1,281 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 1,261 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 93.44 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2701
0.2522
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD to HKD 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 0.2655, compared to 0.2551 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2655
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2551

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0080 HKD (High: 0.2646 / Low: 0.2566). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 HKD (High: 0.2570 / Low: 0.2546).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0080
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.2686) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2533), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0153 (+6.03%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.2686
2017 Avg (March) 0.2533

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2690 0.2624 0.2657
February 0.2701 0.2661 0.2674
March 0.2708 0.2671 0.2686
April 0.2707 0.2643 0.2671
May 0.2645 0.2607 0.2629
June 0.2646 0.2566 0.2609
July 0.2588 0.2558 0.2570
August 0.2573 0.2544 0.2558
September 0.2570 0.2546 0.2553
October 0.2563 0.2521 0.2537
November 0.2560 0.2529 0.2543
December 0.2562 0.2527 0.2542