YEARLY HIGH
0.0321 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0296 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0310 USD

2016 TWD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TWD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 0.0321. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.0296.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0299 to the December average rate of 0.0312, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0321 was down 2.24% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0328, 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 160 USD
2015 Average 157 USD
Yearly Trough Low 148 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.23 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0319
0.0297
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD to USD 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 0.0305, compared to 0.0315 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0305
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0315

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0008 USD (High: 0.0310 / Low: 0.0302). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 USD (High: 0.0310 / Low: 0.0308).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.0317) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0311), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+1.71%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.0317
2015 Avg (August) 0.0311

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0304 0.0296 0.0299
February 0.0303 0.0299 0.0301
March 0.0310 0.0302 0.0306
April 0.0310 0.0308 0.0309
May 0.0310 0.0305 0.0307
June 0.0312 0.0307 0.0309
July 0.0314 0.0309 0.0312
August 0.0321 0.0314 0.0317
September 0.0320 0.0315 0.0317
October 0.0319 0.0315 0.0317
November 0.0318 0.0312 0.0315
December 0.0315 0.0308 0.0312