YEARLY HIGH
0.0345 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0322 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0332 USD

2018 TWD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TWD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.0345. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 0.0322.

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 0.0340 to the December average rate of 0.0325, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0345 was up 2.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0337, 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 173 USD
2017 Average 164 USD
Yearly Trough Low 161 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.83 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0344
0.0322
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 0.0339, compared to 0.0325 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0339
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0325

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0010 USD (High: 0.0337 / Low: 0.0327). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 USD (High: 0.0328 / Low: 0.0324).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0342) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0324), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0018 (+5.53%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0342
2017 Avg (February) 0.0324

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0344 0.0336 0.0340
February 0.0345 0.0340 0.0342
March 0.0345 0.0341 0.0343
April 0.0345 0.0337 0.0340
May 0.0337 0.0332 0.0335
June 0.0337 0.0327 0.0332
July 0.0330 0.0326 0.0327
August 0.0328 0.0324 0.0326
September 0.0328 0.0324 0.0326
October 0.0327 0.0322 0.0324
November 0.0327 0.0323 0.0325
December 0.0327 0.0323 0.0325