YEARLY HIGH
0.4851 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.4381 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4522 SCR

2018 TWD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TWD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.4851. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 0.4381.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0470 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4728 to the December average rate of 0.4444, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4851 was up 2.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4737, 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 2,425 SCR
2017 Average 2,233 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 2,190 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 234.82 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4759
0.4387
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD to SCR 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 0.4609, compared to 0.4435 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0174 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4609
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4435

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0286 SCR (High: 0.4700 / Low: 0.4414). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 SCR (High: 0.4459 / Low: 0.4409).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0286
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0087 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.4728) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4218), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0511 (+12.11%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.4728
2017 Avg (January) 0.4218

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4851 0.4603 0.4728
February 0.4795 0.4529 0.4655
March 0.4818 0.4598 0.4674
April 0.4719 0.4531 0.4586
May 0.4710 0.4470 0.4520
June 0.4546 0.4427 0.4492
July 0.4465 0.4413 0.4436
August 0.4455 0.4404 0.4429
September 0.4700 0.4414 0.4448
October 0.4505 0.4381 0.4418
November 0.4459 0.4409 0.4435
December 0.4525 0.4407 0.4444