YEARLY HIGH
19.0389 SOS
YEARLY LOW
17.3110 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.3994 SOS

2016 TWD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TWD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 19.0389. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 17.3110.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7279 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.5145 to the December average rate of 17.8994, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 19.0389 was down 17.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 23.0236, 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 95,195 SOS
2015 Average 106,230 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 86,555 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,639.45 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

18.9522
17.8037
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 18.5466, compared to 18.2522 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2945 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.5466
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.2522

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.9987 SOS (High: 18.4001 / Low: 17.4015). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2553 SOS (High: 18.5524 / Low: 18.2971).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.9987
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2553

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3852 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3852

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 18.8565) against the same month in 2015 (average: 22.6006), the exchange rate shifted by -3.7441 (-16.57%).

2016 Avg (April) 18.8565
2015 Avg (April) 22.6006

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.9038 18.2241 18.5145
February 18.5524 18.2971 18.4222
March 19.0255 18.3933 18.7514
April 19.0389 18.6485 18.8565
May 18.8262 18.1237 18.5603
June 18.5468 17.9086 18.1750
July 18.3503 17.8390 18.1457
August 18.6046 18.2600 18.4505
September 18.7126 18.3254 18.5217
October 18.7377 18.1539 18.4162
November 18.4001 17.4015 18.0796
December 18.2750 17.3110 17.8994