YEARLY HIGH
0.0222 THB
YEARLY LOW
0.0205 THB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0214 THB

2018 LBP to THB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LBP to THB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 0.0222. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 0.0205.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 THB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0211 to the December average rate of 0.0217, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0222 was down 6.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0239, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 111 THB
2017 Average 112 THB
Yearly Trough Low 102 THB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.96 THB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0221
0.0205
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0210, compared to 0.0217 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0210
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0217

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0009 THB (High: 0.0216 / Low: 0.0207). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 THB (High: 0.0219 / Low: 0.0217).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.0220) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0224), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-1.83%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.0220
2017 Avg (July) 0.0224

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0216 0.0207 0.0211
February 0.0211 0.0206 0.0208
March 0.0208 0.0205 0.0206
April 0.0209 0.0205 0.0207
May 0.0213 0.0208 0.0211
June 0.0219 0.0211 0.0215
July 0.0222 0.0218 0.0220
August 0.0221 0.0215 0.0218
September 0.0217 0.0213 0.0215
October 0.0220 0.0213 0.0217
November 0.0219 0.0217 0.0218
December 0.0218 0.0214 0.0217