YEARLY HIGH
0.8161 HNL
YEARLY LOW
0.7435 HNL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7939 HNL

2018 TWD to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TWD to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.8161. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 0.7435.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0725 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8031 to the December average rate of 0.7886, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8161 was up 2.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7962, 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 4,080 HNL
2017 Average 3,858 HNL
Yearly Trough Low 3,718 HNL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 362.60 HNL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8124
0.7765
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD to HNL 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 0.8030, compared to 0.7847 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0184 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8030
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7847

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0554 HNL (High: 0.7989 / Low: 0.7435). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 HNL (High: 0.7990 / Low: 0.7915).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0554
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0114 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0114

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.8069) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7628), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0441 (+5.77%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.8069
2017 Avg (February) 0.7628

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8117 0.7924 0.8031
February 0.8161 0.8004 0.8069
March 0.8159 0.8050 0.8094
April 0.8158 0.7968 0.8057
May 0.7990 0.7915 0.7964
June 0.8075 0.7851 0.7968
July 0.7908 0.7820 0.7853
August 0.7873 0.7786 0.7824
September 0.7912 0.7796 0.7836
October 0.7885 0.7732 0.7795
November 0.7945 0.7799 0.7886
December 0.7989 0.7435 0.7886