YEARLY HIGH
0.7060 THB
YEARLY LOW
0.6436 THB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6719 THB

2018 GMD to THB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to THB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 11, valuing the pair at 0.7060. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.6436.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0624 THB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6644 to the December average rate of 0.6612, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7060 was down 15.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8389, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,530 THB
2017 Average 3,707 THB
Yearly Trough Low 3,218 THB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 311.85 THB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7009
0.6573
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.6698, compared to 0.6740 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6698
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6740

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0397 THB (High: 0.6833 / Low: 0.6436). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0083 THB (High: 0.6688 / Low: 0.6605).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0397
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0083

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 0.0151 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0151

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.6972) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7326), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0354 (-4.83%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.6972
2017 Avg (July) 0.7326

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6833 0.6436 0.6644
February 0.6758 0.6534 0.6650
March 0.6668 0.6558 0.6609
April 0.6711 0.6578 0.6628
May 0.6821 0.6708 0.6775
June 0.7033 0.6760 0.6881
July 0.7060 0.6907 0.6972
August 0.6950 0.6771 0.6866
September 0.6836 0.6551 0.6715
October 0.6735 0.6533 0.6625
November 0.6688 0.6605 0.6652
December 0.6660 0.6521 0.6612