YEARLY HIGH
55.8238 SOS
YEARLY LOW
53.3418 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
54.8432 SOS

2012 TWD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TWD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 55.8238. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 53.3418.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4821 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 54.2624 to the December average rate of 55.5121, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 55.8238 was down 1.70% compared to the 2011 peak of 56.7874, 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 279,119 SOS
2011 Average 274,679 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 266,709 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,410.44 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

55.6546
53.9454
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD to SOS 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 54.7372, compared to 54.9492 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.7372
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54.9492

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.5998 SOS (High: 55.7569 / Low: 54.1572). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5812 SOS (High: 55.8238 / Low: 55.2426).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.5998
December Spread (Stable) ±0.5812

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.8132 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 55.5121) against the same month in 2011 (average: 53.6041), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9081 (+3.56%).

2012 Avg (December) 55.5121
2011 Avg (December) 53.6041

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 54.9006 53.9221 54.2624
February 55.2673 54.5597 55.0001
March 55.3331 54.6964 55.0534
April 55.7371 54.6097 55.1183
May 55.7569 54.1572 54.9010
June 54.4962 53.3418 54.0878
July 54.5372 53.7259 54.1207
August 54.6352 53.8825 54.2287
September 55.4940 54.2447 55.0024
October 55.6987 55.0135 55.4031
November 55.7442 55.1618 55.4282
December 55.8238 55.2426 55.5121