2018 TWD to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

708.0004 STD

YEARLY LOW

669.9089 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

685.6132 STD

2018 TWD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TWD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 708.0004. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 669.9089.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.0915 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 686.2822 to the December average rate of 684.0814, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 708.0004 was down 7.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 761.2574, 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 3,540,002 STD

2017 Average 3,569,251 STD

Yearly Trough Low 3,349,544 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 190,457.58 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

700.3176

676.6763

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 686.1955, compared to 685.0309 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1647 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 686.1955

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 685.0309

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 18.8697 STD (High: 704.5698 / Low: 685.7001). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.4664 STD (High: 690.2365 / Low: 682.7701).

May Spread (Volatile) ±18.8697

July Spread (Stable) ±7.4664

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 10.9491 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -10.9491

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 698.3475) against the same month in 2017 (average: 721.4755), the exchange rate shifted by -23.1280 (-3.21%).

2018 Avg (June) 698.3475

2017 Avg (June) 721.4755

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	692.5587	676.6140	686.2822
February	683.3421	669.9089	678.6539
March	686.3942	675.9106	681.3139
April	686.5333	673.8560	678.6464
May	704.5698	685.7001	693.9294
June	708.0004	690.1398	698.3475
July	690.2365	682.7701	687.3984
August	689.9800	682.0899	685.9838
September	691.0559	683.0178	685.7935
October	689.0427	679.3820	683.0033
November	688.1755	680.0176	683.9248
December	688.6711	680.4784	684.0814