2018 TWD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5012 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.3946 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4389 ZAR

2018 TWD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TWD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.5012. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.3946.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1065 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4143 to the December average rate of 0.4644, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5012 was up 4.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4798, 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 2,506 ZAR

2017 Average 2,187 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,973 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 532.68 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4877

0.3965

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 0.4163, compared to 0.4616 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0452 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4163

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4616

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0472 ZAR (High: 0.4790 / Low: 0.4318). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0133 ZAR (High: 0.4124 / Low: 0.3991).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0472

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0133

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0130 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.4801) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4367), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0434 (+9.93%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.4801

2017 Avg (September) 0.4367

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4202	0.4068	0.4143
February	0.4137	0.3946	0.4041
March	0.4124	0.3991	0.4057
April	0.4199	0.4060	0.4119
May	0.4268	0.4113	0.4199
June	0.4550	0.4239	0.4420
July	0.4530	0.4302	0.4384
August	0.4790	0.4318	0.4580
September	0.5012	0.4619	0.4801
October	0.4817	0.4599	0.4708
November	0.4706	0.4453	0.4578
December	0.4752	0.4452	0.4644