YEARLY HIGH
52.3072 LBP
YEARLY LOW
48.6181 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.2363 LBP

2018 TWD to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TWD to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 52.3072. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 48.6181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6891 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.4650 to the December average rate of 49.0414, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 52.3072 was up 2.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 50.9288, 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 261,536 LBP
2017 Average 247,996 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 243,090 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,445.55 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

52.1844
48.6686
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD to LBP 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 51.2593, compared to 49.2132 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0461 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.2593
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.2132

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 1.8183 LBP (High: 51.1951 / Low: 49.3768). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5806 LBP (High: 49.5739 / Low: 48.9933).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.8183
August Spread (Stable) ±0.5806

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 0.7739 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7739

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 51.7612) against the same month in 2017 (average: 48.8768), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8844 (+5.90%).

2018 Avg (February) 51.7612
2017 Avg (February) 48.8768

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 52.0757 50.6476 51.4650
February 52.3072 51.3432 51.7612
March 52.2995 51.6187 51.8914
April 52.2450 50.9651 51.4717
May 51.2254 50.3682 50.6979
June 51.1951 49.3768 50.2686
July 49.9772 49.1141 49.5090
August 49.5739 48.9933 49.3063
September 49.7055 49.1183 49.3149
October 49.5387 48.6181 48.9616
November 49.5034 48.8158 49.1461
December 49.4950 48.7474 49.0414