YEARLY HIGH
43.4179 TWD
YEARLY LOW
41.9842 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.7046 TWD

2018 XDR to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 43.4179. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 41.9842.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4338 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.3139 to the December average rate of 42.8095, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 43.4179 was down 0.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 43.6281, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 217,090 TWD
2017 Average 210,957 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 209,921 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,168.80 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

43.1667
42.2364
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 42.4827, compared to 42.9265 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4438 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.4827
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.9265

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.9007 TWD (High: 42.9723 / Low: 42.0716). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4153 TWD (High: 43.1495 / Low: 42.7342).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.9007
August Spread (Stable) ±0.4153

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 0.2779 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2779

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 43.0892) against the same month in 2017 (average: 42.6519), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4373 (+1.03%).

2018 Avg (October) 43.0892
2017 Avg (October) 42.6519

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.5819 41.9842 42.3139
February 42.8149 42.2364 42.4915
March 42.6359 42.1432 42.4059
April 42.8880 42.1466 42.5980
May 42.7626 42.3009 42.5539
June 42.9723 42.0716 42.5330
July 43.1700 42.7227 42.8942
August 43.1495 42.7342 42.9258
September 43.1954 42.6207 43.0292
October 43.4179 42.7533 43.0892
November 43.0805 42.5922 42.8112
December 43.0439 42.4941 42.8095