YEARLY HIGH
44.8775 THB
YEARLY LOW
40.9999 THB
YEARLY AVERAGE
43.1128 THB

2018 FKP to THB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to THB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 44.8775. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 40.9999.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8776 THB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.0536 to the December average rate of 41.4364, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 44.8775 was down 0.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 45.0288, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 224,388 THB
2017 Average 218,472 THB
Yearly Trough Low 204,999 THB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,388.20 THB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

44.3153
41.1747
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 43.6515, compared to 42.5741 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0774 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.6515
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.5741

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.6676 THB (High: 43.5225 / Low: 41.8550). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5107 THB (High: 44.0696 / Low: 43.5589).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.6676
July Spread (Stable) ±0.5107

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 1.3142 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3142

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 44.0536) against the same month in 2017 (average: 43.7840), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2696 (+0.62%).

2018 Avg (January) 44.0536
2017 Avg (January) 43.7840

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 44.8775 43.3318 44.0536
February 44.6675 43.3134 43.9759
March 44.3169 43.2985 43.6810
April 44.7284 43.3695 44.0085
May 43.5846 42.4403 43.0236
June 43.7268 42.5978 43.1663
July 44.0696 43.5589 43.8195
August 43.5225 41.8550 42.5053
September 42.9423 42.0840 42.4978
October 43.5882 41.9810 42.6698
November 43.1571 42.0448 42.5159
December 42.0373 40.9999 41.4364