YEARLY HIGH
496.1278 IDR
YEARLY LOW
452.9506 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
470.0457 IDR

2018 TWD to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TWD to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 496.1278. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 452.9506.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 43.1772 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 455.7739 to the December average rate of 471.7816, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 496.1278 was up 8.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 457.0048, 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 2,480,639 IDR
2017 Average 2,199,106 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 2,264,753 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 215,886.01 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

495.2804
452.1824
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD to IDR 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 466.0748, compared to 474.0166 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.9418 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 466.0748
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 474.0166

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 29.2196 IDR (High: 493.8184 / Low: 464.5988). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.5772 IDR (High: 469.3785 / Low: 464.8013).

November Spread (Volatile) ±29.2196
August Spread (Stable) ±4.5772

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 15.0764 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.0764

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 491.6889) against the same month in 2017 (average: 446.6909), the exchange rate shifted by +44.9980 (+10.07%).

2018 Avg (October) 491.6889
2017 Avg (October) 446.6909

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 459.5745 452.9506 455.7739
February 468.9671 457.1860 464.3470
March 474.6029 468.3317 471.3686
April 474.5643 467.1584 469.8069
May 473.8289 463.8994 470.2425
June 467.5781 462.2870 464.9096
July 470.4944 465.0935 467.5226
August 469.3785 464.8013 467.1245
September 473.4739 467.1755 469.3694
October 496.1278 477.3354 491.6889
November 493.8184 464.5988 476.6125
December 476.5606 463.2514 471.7816