YEARLY HIGH
0.4798 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.4084 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4374 ZAR

2017 TWD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TWD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 0.4798. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.4084.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0713 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4281 to the December average rate of 0.4369, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4798 was down 4.45% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5021, 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 2,399 ZAR
2016 Average 2,278 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,042 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 356.66 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4729
0.4169
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD to ZAR 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 0.4308, compared to 0.4439 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4308
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4439

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0489 ZAR (High: 0.4587 / Low: 0.4098). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0095 ZAR (High: 0.4317 / Low: 0.4222).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0489
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0095

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0313 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0313

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.4683) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4401), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0281 (+6.39%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.4683
2016 Avg (November) 0.4401

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4317 0.4222 0.4281
February 0.4329 0.4188 0.4268
March 0.4439 0.4084 0.4216
April 0.4545 0.4282 0.4421
May 0.4528 0.4261 0.4399
June 0.4306 0.4181 0.4261
July 0.4429 0.4242 0.4314
August 0.4446 0.4306 0.4377
September 0.4482 0.4255 0.4367
October 0.4711 0.4396 0.4527
November 0.4798 0.4557 0.4683
December 0.4587 0.4098 0.4369