YEARLY HIGH
20.7319 SOS
YEARLY LOW
19.0608 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.7390 SOS

2020 TWD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the TWD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 20.7319. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 19.0608.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6710 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.3359 to the December average rate of 20.6130, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 20.7319 was up 7.03% compared to the 2019 peak of 19.3701, 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 103,659 SOS
2019 Average 93,878 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 95,304 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,355.18 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

20.7436
19.1761
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 19.3813, compared to 20.0967 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.3813
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.0967

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.4197 SOS (High: 19.4805 / Low: 19.0608). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1892 SOS (High: 20.4561 / Low: 20.2670).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4197
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1892

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0350 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0350

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 20.6130) against the same month in 2019 (average: 19.1725), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4405 (+7.51%).

2020 Avg (December) 20.6130
2019 Avg (December) 19.1725

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.5150 19.2302 19.3359
February 19.4805 19.0608 19.3126
March 19.5548 19.1371 19.3417
April 19.4844 19.1537 19.3067
May 19.5264 19.2534 19.3915
June 19.7383 19.4001 19.5997
July 19.9318 19.6243 19.7337
August 19.9318 19.6165 19.7357
September 20.1413 19.7238 19.8898
October 20.4437 20.0559 20.2456
November 20.4561 20.2670 20.3625
December 20.7319 20.4029 20.6130