YEARLY HIGH
20.3931 THB
YEARLY LOW
18.8720 THB
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.5212 THB

2018 BAM to THB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to THB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 20.3931. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 18.8720.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5211 THB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.8675 to the December average rate of 19.0337, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 20.3931 was up 0.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 20.3920, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 101,965 THB
2017 Average 97,886 THB
Yearly Trough Low 94,360 THB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,605.56 THB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

20.0082
18.9451
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 19.6410, compared to 19.4014 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2396 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.6410
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.4014

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.8393 THB (High: 19.9568 / Low: 19.1175). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2544 THB (High: 19.7528 / Low: 19.4984).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.8393
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2544

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.4125 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 19.9196) against the same month in 2017 (average: 19.8675), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0521 (+0.26%).

2018 Avg (July) 19.9196
2017 Avg (July) 19.8675

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.0160 19.5881 19.8675
February 20.1288 19.6567 19.8818
March 19.8723 19.5575 19.7131
April 19.7528 19.4984 19.6681
May 19.5788 18.9506 19.3307
June 19.7018 19.0441 19.3846
July 20.3931 19.7238 19.9196
August 19.9625 19.2238 19.5072
September 19.9568 19.1175 19.4804
October 19.6667 19.0593 19.2589
November 19.7536 18.9503 19.2086
December 19.1990 18.8720 19.0337