YEARLY HIGH
748.0202 STD
YEARLY LOW
710.1476 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
730.8020 STD

2020 TWD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the TWD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 30, valuing the pair at 748.0202. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 710.1476.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.8726 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 718.3911 to the December average rate of 733.5152, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 748.0202 was up 3.78% compared to the 2019 peak of 720.7833, 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 3,740,101 STD
2019 Average 3,450,666 STD
Yearly Trough Low 3,550,738 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 189,363.20 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

745.9349
715.2627
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 732.1562, compared to 729.4478 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.7084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 732.1562
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 729.4478

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 24.9571 STD (High: 735.1047 / Low: 710.1476). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.5825 STD (High: 737.0816 / Low: 732.4992).

February Spread (Volatile) ±24.9571
November Spread (Stable) ±4.5825

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 21.6794 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -21.6794

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 743.3789) against the same month in 2019 (average: 675.7094), the exchange rate shifted by +67.6695 (+10.01%).

2020 Avg (June) 743.3789
2019 Avg (June) 675.7094

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 721.5552 710.1476 718.3911
February 735.1047 710.1476 727.2401
March 739.5296 729.5573 734.1219
April 740.3785 728.6559 733.3299
May 739.6087 732.9836 736.4751
June 748.0202 737.3218 743.3789
July 747.2351 729.0995 740.6963
August 729.0995 713.2100 719.0169
September 727.0658 713.2202 717.8187
October 737.0973 726.8673 731.4231
November 737.0816 732.4992 734.2165
December 741.6011 725.6950 733.5152