YEARLY HIGH
0.0190 THB
YEARLY LOW
0.0175 THB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0182 THB

2018 BIF to THB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BIF to THB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 0.0190. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 0.0175.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 THB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0181 to the December average rate of 0.0181, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0190 was down 11.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0215, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 95 THB
2017 Average 99 THB
Yearly Trough Low 87 THB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.34 THB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0189
0.0176
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0179, compared to 0.0184 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0179
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0184

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0009 THB (High: 0.0186 / Low: 0.0177). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 THB (High: 0.0178 / Low: 0.0175).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.0188) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0195), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-3.94%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.0188
2017 Avg (July) 0.0195

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0186 0.0177 0.0181
February 0.0180 0.0177 0.0178
March 0.0178 0.0175 0.0177
April 0.0179 0.0175 0.0177
May 0.0183 0.0178 0.0180
June 0.0187 0.0179 0.0183
July 0.0190 0.0186 0.0188
August 0.0188 0.0184 0.0186
September 0.0185 0.0181 0.0184
October 0.0187 0.0180 0.0183
November 0.0186 0.0181 0.0183
December 0.0184 0.0179 0.0181