YEARLY HIGH
37.3480 KRW
YEARLY LOW
35.7041 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.5236 KRW

2018 TWD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TWD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 37.3480. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 35.7041.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6439 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.2266 to the December average rate of 36.5114, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 37.3480 was down 1.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 37.8432, 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 186,740 KRW
2017 Average 185,747 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 178,521 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,219.30 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

36.9936
35.9779
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD to KRW 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 36.4488, compared to 36.5984 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1496 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.4488
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.5984

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.0361 KRW (High: 36.7402 / Low: 35.7041). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4606 KRW (High: 36.3139 / Low: 35.8533).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.0361
May Spread (Stable) ±0.4606

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.3299 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3299

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 36.9090) against the same month in 2017 (average: 36.9927), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0837 (-0.23%).

2018 Avg (February) 36.9090
2017 Avg (February) 36.9927

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.7402 35.7041 36.2266
February 37.3480 36.5985 36.9090
March 37.1244 36.3801 36.7072
April 36.6324 36.0824 36.3925
May 36.3139 35.8533 36.0625
June 36.8459 35.9058 36.3948
July 37.0572 36.3952 36.7461
August 36.8763 36.1428 36.5414
September 36.9421 36.2585 36.4890
October 36.9786 36.4413 36.6889
November 36.8871 36.3240 36.6136
December 36.7334 36.1333 36.5114