YEARLY HIGH
19.7954 SOS
YEARLY LOW
17.8500 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.0347 SOS

2017 TWD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TWD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 19.7954. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 17.8500.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9454 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.2161 to the December average rate of 19.3633, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 19.7954 was up 3.97% compared to the 2016 peak of 19.0389, 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 98,977 SOS
2016 Average 91,996 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 89,250 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,727.06 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

19.4780
18.1014
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 18.8761, compared to 19.1932 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3171 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.8761
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.1932

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.7389 SOS (High: 19.7941 / Low: 19.0552). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2724 SOS (High: 19.2366 / Low: 18.9642).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.7389
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2724

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 0.1453 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1453

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 19.3633) against the same month in 2016 (average: 17.8994), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4639 (+8.18%).

2017 Avg (December) 19.3633
2016 Avg (December) 17.8994

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.5214 17.8500 18.2161
February 18.9420 18.5376 18.7560
March 19.2423 18.5334 18.8574
April 19.2366 18.9642 19.0795
May 19.5395 19.0665 19.2071
June 19.3644 18.9237 19.1407
July 19.2229 18.7873 18.9954
August 19.5059 18.9442 19.1249
September 19.5583 19.0341 19.2810
October 19.4097 18.9926 19.1481
November 19.7941 19.0552 19.2466
December 19.7954 19.1461 19.3633