YEARLY HIGH
4.4626 THB
YEARLY LOW
4.1706 THB
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2942 THB

2018 GTQ to THB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to THB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 4.4626. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 4.1706.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2920 THB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3368 to the December average rate of 4.2296, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.4626 was down 7.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.8231, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,313 THB
2017 Average 23,072 THB
Yearly Trough Low 20,853 THB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,460.06 THB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.4585
4.2003
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 4.2813, compared to 4.3071 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0258 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2813
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3071

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1810 THB (High: 4.4414 / Low: 4.2604). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0494 THB (High: 4.3020 / Low: 4.2525).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1810
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0494

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 0.1445 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1445

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 4.4370) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.6179), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1809 (-3.92%).

2018 Avg (July) 4.4370
2017 Avg (July) 4.6179

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4414 4.2604 4.3368
February 4.3363 4.2477 4.2762
March 4.2659 4.2001 4.2250
April 4.2645 4.1952 4.2218
May 4.3380 4.2587 4.2941
June 4.4201 4.2570 4.3340
July 4.4626 4.4100 4.4370
August 4.4551 4.3204 4.4014
September 4.3333 4.1881 4.2569
October 4.3007 4.1940 4.2426
November 4.3020 4.2525 4.2752
December 4.2621 4.1706 4.2296