2018 KES to THB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3332 THB

YEARLY LOW

0.3061 THB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3190 THB

2018 KES to THB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KES to THB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 22, valuing the pair at 0.3332. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.3061.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0271 THB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3099 to the December average rate of 0.3201, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3332 was down 4.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3495, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,666 THB

2017 Average 1,640 THB

Yearly Trough Low 1,531 THB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 135.48 THB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3326

0.3070

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES 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 0.3133, compared to 0.3247 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3133

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3247

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0123 THB (High: 0.3279 / Low: 0.3156). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 THB (High: 0.3106 / Low: 0.3072).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0123

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

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 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.3304) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3247), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0057 (+1.76%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.3304

2017 Avg (July) 0.3247

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3160	0.3061	0.3099
February	0.3161	0.3073	0.3104
March	0.3106	0.3072	0.3091
April	0.3160	0.3082	0.3111
May	0.3210	0.3150	0.3175
June	0.3279	0.3156	0.3215
July	0.3332	0.3275	0.3304
August	0.3316	0.3226	0.3281
September	0.3260	0.3205	0.3232
October	0.3270	0.3193	0.3243
November	0.3242	0.3192	0.3221
December	0.3222	0.3164	0.3201