YEARLY HIGH
0.0467 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0446 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0454 SGD

2017 TWD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TWD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 0.0467. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 0.0446.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0021 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0451 to the December average rate of 0.0449, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0467 was up 3.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0453, 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 233 SGD
2016 Average 214 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 223 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.42 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0464
0.0447
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 0.0458, compared to 0.0450 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0458
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0450

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0010 SGD (High: 0.0462 / Low: 0.0452). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SGD (High: 0.0451 / Low: 0.0448).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.0463) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0421), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0042 (+9.96%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.0463
2016 Avg (May) 0.0421

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0455 0.0446 0.0451
February 0.0462 0.0452 0.0458
March 0.0463 0.0455 0.0458
April 0.0463 0.0458 0.0460
May 0.0467 0.0459 0.0463
June 0.0461 0.0452 0.0457
July 0.0453 0.0447 0.0450
August 0.0452 0.0448 0.0450
September 0.0451 0.0446 0.0448
October 0.0453 0.0447 0.0449
November 0.0452 0.0448 0.0450
December 0.0451 0.0448 0.0449