YEARLY HIGH
31.0806 KPW
YEARLY LOW
28.9509 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.8867 KPW

2018 TWD to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TWD to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 31.0806. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 28.9509.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1297 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.5875 to the December average rate of 29.2473, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 31.0806 was up 2.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 30.3390, 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 155,403 KPW
2017 Average 147,931 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 144,754 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,648.46 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

30.9990
28.9653
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD to KPW 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 30.4822, compared to 29.2912 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1910 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.4822
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.2912

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.9232 KPW (High: 30.3475 / Low: 29.4243). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3373 KPW (High: 29.4995 / Low: 29.1622).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.9232
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3373

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 0.4841 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4841

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 30.7688) against the same month in 2017 (average: 29.1582), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6106 (+5.52%).

2018 Avg (February) 30.7688
2017 Avg (February) 29.1582

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.9651 30.2166 30.5875
February 31.0806 30.6280 30.7688
March 31.0484 30.6707 30.8296
April 31.0459 30.3102 30.6348
May 30.3235 29.9023 30.1506
June 30.3475 29.4243 29.9217
July 29.6796 29.3283 29.4739
August 29.4995 29.1622 29.3300
September 29.5455 29.2018 29.3205
October 29.4594 28.9509 29.1348
November 29.4223 29.0736 29.2406
December 29.4435 29.0933 29.2473