YEARLY HIGH
0.5111 THB
YEARLY LOW
0.4413 THB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4733 THB

2018 BTN to THB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to THB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.5111. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.4413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0698 THB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5011 to the December average rate of 0.4630, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5111 was down 10.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5682, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,555 THB
2017 Average 2,607 THB
Yearly Trough Low 2,207 THB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 348.95 THB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5067
0.4399
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.4834, compared to 0.4631 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0202 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4834
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4631

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0260 THB (High: 0.4733 / Low: 0.4474). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 THB (High: 0.4829 / Low: 0.4781).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0260
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0227 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0227

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.5011) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5208), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0197 (-3.78%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.5011
2017 Avg (January) 0.5208

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5111 0.4931 0.5011
February 0.4966 0.4830 0.4890
March 0.4829 0.4781 0.4808
April 0.4826 0.4715 0.4767
May 0.4784 0.4689 0.4735
June 0.4857 0.4738 0.4792
July 0.4872 0.4809 0.4843
August 0.4849 0.4611 0.4750
September 0.4619 0.4454 0.4523
October 0.4532 0.4413 0.4454
November 0.4733 0.4474 0.4588
December 0.4712 0.4546 0.4630