YEARLY HIGH
0.0482 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0449 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0469 SGD

2020 TWD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the TWD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 0.0482. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.0449.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0450 to the December average rate of 0.0473, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0482 was up 6.94% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0451, 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 241 SGD
2019 Average 221 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 224 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.70 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0476
0.0448
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 0.0466, compared to 0.0471 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0466
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0471

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0022 SGD (High: 0.0482 / Low: 0.0460). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SGD (High: 0.0452 / Low: 0.0449).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
January 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0470) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0439), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0032 (+7.24%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0470
2019 Avg (March) 0.0439

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0452 0.0449 0.0450
February 0.0464 0.0449 0.0460
March 0.0482 0.0460 0.0470
April 0.0476 0.0470 0.0473
May 0.0476 0.0471 0.0474
June 0.0474 0.0467 0.0470
July 0.0474 0.0468 0.0472
August 0.0469 0.0463 0.0466
September 0.0472 0.0464 0.0468
October 0.0481 0.0471 0.0474
November 0.0478 0.0469 0.0472
December 0.0475 0.0469 0.0473