YEARLY HIGH
0.2127 THB
YEARLY LOW
0.1762 THB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1992 THB

2018 LKR to THB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to THB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.2127. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1762.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0365 THB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2074 to the December average rate of 0.1814, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2127 was down 11.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2408, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,063 THB
2017 Average 1,113 THB
Yearly Trough Low 881 THB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 182.64 THB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2116
0.1786
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.2031, compared to 0.1954 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2031
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1954

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0121 THB (High: 0.2028 / Low: 0.1908). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 THB (High: 0.2098 / Low: 0.2080).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0121
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 0.0086 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2074) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2365), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0291 (-12.32%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2074
2017 Avg (January) 0.2365

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2127 0.2037 0.2074
February 0.2066 0.2016 0.2033
March 0.2030 0.1995 0.2009
April 0.2017 0.1995 0.2004
May 0.2040 0.2001 0.2024
June 0.2094 0.2010 0.2043
July 0.2098 0.2080 0.2088
August 0.2087 0.2022 0.2061
September 0.2028 0.1908 0.1975
October 0.1935 0.1892 0.1914
November 0.1920 0.1832 0.1871
December 0.1840 0.1762 0.1814