YEARLY HIGH
1.4330 THB
YEARLY LOW
1.3155 THB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3511 THB

2018 HNL to THB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HNL to THB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 1.4330. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 1.3155.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1175 THB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3493 to the December average rate of 1.3484, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4330 was down 7.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.5544, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,165 THB
2017 Average 7,228 THB
Yearly Trough Low 6,577 THB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 587.68 THB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.3933
1.3159
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 1.3380, compared to 1.3642 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0262 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3380
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3642

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.1113 THB (High: 1.4330 / Low: 1.3217). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0152 THB (High: 1.3324 / Low: 1.3172).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1113
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0152

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 0.0207 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0207

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.3484) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3805), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0321 (-2.33%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.3484
2017 Avg (December) 1.3805

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3800 1.3264 1.3493
February 1.3559 1.3232 1.3339
March 1.3324 1.3172 1.3233
April 1.3360 1.3155 1.3223
May 1.3598 1.3340 1.3441
June 1.3805 1.3326 1.3550
July 1.3968 1.3763 1.3869
August 1.3883 1.3570 1.3757
September 1.3664 1.3401 1.3550
October 1.3819 1.3397 1.3613
November 1.3743 1.3499 1.3578
December 1.4330 1.3217 1.3484