YEARLY HIGH
0.0875 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0839 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0853 WST

2018 TWD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TWD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 0.0875. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 0.0839.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0036 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0855 to the December average rate of 0.0848, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0875 was up 1.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0866, 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 438 WST
2017 Average 416 WST
Yearly Trough Low 419 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.24 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0868
0.0841
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD to WST 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 0.0859, compared to 0.0846 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0859
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0846

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0021 WST (High: 0.0875 / Low: 0.0854). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 WST (High: 0.0865 / Low: 0.0857).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0866) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0830), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0036 (+4.28%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0866
2017 Avg (March) 0.0830

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0863 0.0845 0.0855
February 0.0860 0.0843 0.0854
March 0.0875 0.0854 0.0866
April 0.0875 0.0854 0.0863
May 0.0865 0.0857 0.0860
June 0.0863 0.0846 0.0854
July 0.0855 0.0844 0.0848
August 0.0848 0.0839 0.0844
September 0.0850 0.0840 0.0843
October 0.0853 0.0844 0.0848
November 0.0858 0.0841 0.0847
December 0.0857 0.0840 0.0848