YEARLY HIGH
0.2694 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.2548 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2616 SBD

2018 TWD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TWD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.2694. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 0.2548.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0145 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2640 to the December average rate of 0.2627, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2694 was up 1.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2648, 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 1,347 SBD
2017 Average 1,284 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 1,274 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72.59 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2670
0.2561
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD to SBD 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 0.2643, compared to 0.2589 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2643
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2589

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0125 SBD (High: 0.2694 / Low: 0.2568). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 SBD (High: 0.2586 / Low: 0.2556).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0125
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.2627) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2596), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+1.20%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.2627
2017 Avg (December) 0.2596

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2685 0.2606 0.2640
February 0.2682 0.2636 0.2651
March 0.2683 0.2646 0.2661
April 0.2682 0.2617 0.2650
May 0.2642 0.2602 0.2623
June 0.2665 0.2596 0.2630
July 0.2624 0.2574 0.2591
August 0.2586 0.2556 0.2571
September 0.2590 0.2560 0.2570
October 0.2594 0.2557 0.2575
November 0.2618 0.2548 0.2599
December 0.2694 0.2568 0.2627