YEARLY HIGH
11.5029 TWD
YEARLY LOW
10.7147 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.1481 TWD

2018 XCD to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 11.5029. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 10.7147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7882 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.8879 to the December average rate of 11.3864, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.5029 was down 4.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.0084, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XCD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 57,514 TWD
2017 Average 56,294 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 53,573 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,940.99 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.4933
10.7392
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to TWD 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 10.9267, compared to 11.3695 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4428 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.9267
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.3695

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.3443 TWD (High: 11.3178 / Low: 10.9735). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1306 TWD (High: 11.4196 / Low: 11.2890).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.3443
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1306

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0645 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0645

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 11.4304) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.1980), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2324 (+2.08%).

2018 Avg (October) 11.4304
2017 Avg (October) 11.1980

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.0211 10.7547 10.8879
February 10.8730 10.7147 10.8234
March 10.8579 10.7258 10.8020
April 10.9870 10.7267 10.8710
May 11.1369 10.9822 11.0453
June 11.3178 10.9735 11.1306
July 11.3548 11.2205 11.2988
August 11.4196 11.2890 11.3543
September 11.4040 11.2714 11.3580
October 11.5029 11.3043 11.4304
November 11.4539 11.3186 11.3890
December 11.4466 11.3104 11.3864