YEARLY HIGH
0.0453 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0443 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0448 SGD

2018 TWD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TWD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 10, valuing the pair at 0.0453. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 0.0443.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0449 to the December average rate of 0.0446, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0453 was down 2.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0467, 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 227 SGD
2017 Average 227 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 221 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.26 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0452
0.0445
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 0.0449, compared to 0.0446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0449
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0006 SGD (High: 0.0452 / Low: 0.0446). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SGD (High: 0.0448 / Low: 0.0445).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0451) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0458), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-1.52%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0451
2017 Avg (February) 0.0458

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0453 0.0447 0.0449
February 0.0453 0.0448 0.0451
March 0.0452 0.0448 0.0451
April 0.0452 0.0446 0.0448
May 0.0451 0.0446 0.0449
June 0.0451 0.0447 0.0448
July 0.0448 0.0445 0.0446
August 0.0448 0.0444 0.0446
September 0.0449 0.0444 0.0447
October 0.0449 0.0445 0.0447
November 0.0449 0.0444 0.0447
December 0.0447 0.0443 0.0446