2018 TWD to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

20.0866 SOS

YEARLY LOW

18.5903 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

19.2222 SOS

2018 TWD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TWD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 20.0866. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 18.5903.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4963 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.7055 to the December average rate of 18.8463, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 20.0866 was up 1.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 19.7954, 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 100,433 SOS

2017 Average 95,176 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 92,952 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,481.25 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

20.0151

18.6405

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 19.6037, compared to 18.8407 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7630 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.6037

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.8407

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.6662 SOS (High: 20.0323 / Low: 19.3661). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2082 SOS (High: 18.9575 / Low: 18.7493).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6662

August Spread (Stable) ±0.2082

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3462 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3462

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 19.9005) against the same month in 2017 (average: 18.8574), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0431 (+5.53%).

2018 Avg (March) 19.9005

2017 Avg (March) 18.8574

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.0323	19.3661	19.7055
February	20.0331	19.7399	19.8575
March	20.0866	19.7911	19.9005
April	19.9737	19.3531	19.6623
May	19.5755	19.1080	19.3161
June	19.4608	18.9207	19.1804
July	19.0807	18.7869	18.9369
August	18.9575	18.7493	18.8449
September	18.9801	18.7670	18.8406
October	18.9340	18.5903	18.7551
November	18.9524	18.6926	18.8207
December	18.9905	18.6971	18.8463