YEARLY HIGH
0.5142 THB
YEARLY LOW
0.4267 THB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4466 THB

2018 AFN to THB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to THB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.5142. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 0.4267.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0874 THB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4569 to the December average rate of 0.4327, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5142 was down 4.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5396, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,571 THB
2017 Average 2,498 THB
Yearly Trough Low 2,134 THB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 437.15 THB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4593
0.4303
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to THB 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 0.4517, compared to 0.4414 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4517
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4414

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0828 THB (High: 0.5142 / Low: 0.4314). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 THB (High: 0.4532 / Low: 0.4476).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0828
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0195 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0195

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.4379) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4794), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0416 (-8.67%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.4379
2017 Avg (November) 0.4794

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4684 0.4507 0.4569
February 0.4585 0.4507 0.4539
March 0.4532 0.4476 0.4502
April 0.4507 0.4439 0.4473
May 0.4548 0.4439 0.4496
June 0.4601 0.4459 0.4525
July 0.4678 0.4500 0.4564
August 0.4617 0.4434 0.4542
September 0.4460 0.4269 0.4347
October 0.4430 0.4267 0.4328
November 0.5142 0.4314 0.4379
December 0.4363 0.4274 0.4327