YEARLY HIGH
0.0453 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0415 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0428 SGD

2016 TWD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TWD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.0453. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 0.0415.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0038 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0428 to the December average rate of 0.0449, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0453 was up 2.82% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0440, 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 226 SGD
2015 Average 216 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 208 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.84 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0452
0.0414
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD to SGD 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 0.0421, compared to 0.0435 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0421
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0435

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0010 SGD (High: 0.0450 / Low: 0.0439). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 SGD (High: 0.0420 / Low: 0.0415).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0449) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0429), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+4.70%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0449
2015 Avg (December) 0.0429

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0432 0.0425 0.0428
February 0.0427 0.0419 0.0422
March 0.0423 0.0417 0.0420
April 0.0420 0.0415 0.0418
May 0.0424 0.0416 0.0421
June 0.0422 0.0416 0.0419
July 0.0424 0.0417 0.0421
August 0.0431 0.0423 0.0427
September 0.0435 0.0428 0.0432
October 0.0441 0.0435 0.0438
November 0.0450 0.0439 0.0444
December 0.0453 0.0444 0.0449