YEARLY HIGH
2.3667 KGS
YEARLY LOW
2.2047 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2725 KGS

2018 TWD to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TWD to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 2.3667. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 2.2047.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1620 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3464 to the December average rate of 2.2327, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.3667 was up 1.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.3414, 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 11,833 KGS
2017 Average 11,301 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 11,024 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 809.91 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.3592
2.2052
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD to KGS 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 2.3188, compared to 2.2263 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0925 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3188
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2263

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0799 KGS (High: 2.3064 / Low: 2.2265). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0255 KGS (High: 2.2334 / Low: 2.2078).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0799
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0255

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0365 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0365

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.3464) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.1863), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1601 (+7.32%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.3464
2017 Avg (January) 2.1863

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3667 2.3319 2.3464
February 2.3541 2.3193 2.3362
March 2.3559 2.3221 2.3349
April 2.3557 2.3022 2.3278
May 2.3216 2.2683 2.2964
June 2.3064 2.2265 2.2708
July 2.2532 2.2237 2.2344
August 2.2334 2.2078 2.2205
September 2.2368 2.2108 2.2198
October 2.2312 2.2047 2.2181
November 2.2462 2.2193 2.2321
December 2.2478 2.2211 2.2327