YEARLY HIGH
1.2144 THB
YEARLY LOW
1.1298 THB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1676 THB

2018 ETB to THB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to THB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 25, valuing the pair at 1.2144. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 1.1298.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0846 THB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1614 to the December average rate of 1.1600, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2144 was down 24.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6007, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,072 THB
2017 Average 7,123 THB
Yearly Trough Low 5,649 THB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 423.17 THB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2132
1.1302
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 1.1536, compared to 1.1816 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0280 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1536
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1816

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0538 THB (High: 1.1904 / Low: 1.1366). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0150 THB (High: 1.2144 / Low: 1.1994).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0538
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0150

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0197 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0197

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 1.2063) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4514), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2451 (-16.89%).

2018 Avg (July) 1.2063
2017 Avg (July) 1.4514

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1904 1.1366 1.1614
February 1.1575 1.1349 1.1447
March 1.1453 1.1298 1.1371
April 1.1512 1.1312 1.1390
May 1.1699 1.1492 1.1612
June 1.2031 1.1581 1.1783
July 1.2144 1.1994 1.2063
August 1.2082 1.1781 1.1950
September 1.1923 1.1575 1.1754
October 1.1989 1.1605 1.1758
November 1.1878 1.1684 1.1772
December 1.1747 1.1405 1.1600