YEARLY HIGH
0.5040 SZL
YEARLY LOW
0.3957 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4387 SZL

2018 TWD to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TWD to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.5040. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.3957.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1082 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4146 to the December average rate of 0.4627, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5040 was up 4.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4808, 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 2,520 SZL
2017 Average 2,188 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 1,979 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 541.03 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4879
0.3974
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD to SZL 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 0.4163, compared to 0.4612 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0449 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4163
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4612

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0448 SZL (High: 0.4773 / Low: 0.4324). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0135 SZL (High: 0.4127 / Low: 0.3992).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0448
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0135

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0122 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.4804) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4362), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0442 (+10.13%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.4804
2017 Avg (September) 0.4362

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4234 0.4071 0.4146
February 0.4147 0.3957 0.4050
March 0.4127 0.3992 0.4058
April 0.4195 0.4045 0.4116
May 0.4263 0.4124 0.4202
June 0.4556 0.4242 0.4407
July 0.4531 0.4284 0.4392
August 0.4773 0.4324 0.4569
September 0.5040 0.4626 0.4804
October 0.4810 0.4609 0.4701
November 0.4747 0.4458 0.4579
December 0.4729 0.4428 0.4627