YEARLY HIGH
286.7147 LAK
YEARLY LOW
273.6689 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
279.4709 LAK

2018 TWD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TWD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 286.7147. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 273.6689.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.0458 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 282.4751 to the December average rate of 277.7478, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 286.7147 was up 2.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 280.3209, 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 1,433,574 LAK
2017 Average 1,350,979 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 1,368,345 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65,229.07 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

285.2213
275.1151
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD to LAK 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 282.0209, compared to 276.9210 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.0999 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 282.0209
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 276.9210

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 7.2184 LAK (High: 282.7722 / Low: 275.5538). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1064 LAK (High: 278.3855 / Low: 275.2792).

June Spread (Volatile) ±7.2184
August Spread (Stable) ±3.1064

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 3.2480 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2480

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 284.3791) against the same month in 2017 (average: 265.0229), the exchange rate shifted by +19.3562 (+7.30%).

2018 Avg (March) 284.3791
2017 Avg (March) 265.0229

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 285.6907 278.6621 282.4751
February 286.3976 282.5258 283.7015
March 286.7147 282.8517 284.3791
April 286.6914 280.0144 282.8311
May 281.1658 278.0243 279.5831
June 282.7722 275.5538 279.1554
July 278.0979 273.6689 275.9573
August 278.3855 275.2792 276.6808
September 279.7538 276.5897 277.5484
October 278.9191 274.1633 276.0681
November 279.4122 275.7621 277.5234
December 279.7682 276.2243 277.7478