YEARLY HIGH
735.6597 STD
YEARLY LOW
646.0160 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
686.7236 STD

2016 TWD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TWD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 735.6597. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 646.0160.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 89.6437 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 674.1956 to the December average rate of 727.2134, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 735.6597 was down 0.63% compared to the 2015 peak of 740.3215, 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 3,678,298 STD
2015 Average 3,474,913 STD
Yearly Trough Low 3,230,080 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 448,218.47 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

733.4386
658.7361
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD to STD 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 669.9638, compared to 703.4834 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 33.5197 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 669.9638
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 703.4834

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 41.2421 STD (High: 687.2581 / Low: 646.0160). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.9495 STD (High: 671.9592 / Low: 661.0097).

June Spread (Volatile) ±41.2421
April Spread (Stable) ±10.9495

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 8.6475 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.6475

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 727.2134) against the same month in 2015 (average: 684.3620), the exchange rate shifted by +42.8513 (+6.26%).

2016 Avg (December) 727.2134
2015 Avg (December) 684.3620

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 683.7487 666.7280 674.1956
February 675.0467 658.8981 665.5481
March 685.6901 668.7872 674.9929
April 671.9592 661.0097 666.8707
May 674.8543 657.7272 664.9613
June 687.2581 646.0160 673.2139
July 695.0226 680.9632 689.5356
August 706.8067 680.3412 692.6561
September 701.2563 686.9217 693.9291
October 713.2291 688.6080 702.9559
November 728.9504 699.4173 714.6105
December 735.6597 717.0621 727.2134