2018 TWD to TOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0772 TOP

YEARLY LOW

0.0730 TOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0754 TOP

2018 TWD to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TWD to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0772. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0730.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0042 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0764 to the December average rate of 0.0740, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0772 was down 0.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0778, 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 386 TOP

2017 Average 372 TOP

Yearly Trough Low 365 TOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.04 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0766

0.0738

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD to TOP 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 0.0760, compared to 0.0749 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0760

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0749

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0028 TOP (High: 0.0769 / Low: 0.0741). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 TOP (High: 0.0757 / Low: 0.0749).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0764) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0726), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0038 (+5.25%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0764

2017 Avg (January) 0.0726

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0772	0.0757	0.0764
February	0.0769	0.0750	0.0757
March	0.0769	0.0756	0.0762
April	0.0769	0.0748	0.0757
May	0.0769	0.0741	0.0759
June	0.0768	0.0753	0.0760
July	0.0765	0.0753	0.0758
August	0.0757	0.0749	0.0753
September	0.0759	0.0750	0.0753
October	0.0756	0.0742	0.0746
November	0.0752	0.0740	0.0745
December	0.0749	0.0730	0.0740