YEARLY HIGH
0.2596 THB
YEARLY LOW
0.2036 THB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2259 THB

2018 LRD to THB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to THB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.2596. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 0.2036.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0559 THB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2514 to the December average rate of 0.2075, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2596 was down 34.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3935, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,298 THB
2017 Average 1,652 THB
Yearly Trough Low 1,018 THB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 279.66 THB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2558
0.2032
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.2408, compared to 0.2110 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0298 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2408
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2110

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0186 THB (High: 0.2585 / Low: 0.2399). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 THB (High: 0.2102 / Low: 0.2077).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0186
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0137 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0137

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2514) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3788), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1274 (-33.63%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2514
2017 Avg (January) 0.3788

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2596 0.2430 0.2514
February 0.2585 0.2399 0.2494
March 0.2414 0.2369 0.2385
April 0.2415 0.2359 0.2387
May 0.2434 0.2319 0.2387
June 0.2319 0.2200 0.2281
July 0.2204 0.2062 0.2144
August 0.2198 0.2108 0.2152
September 0.2128 0.2036 0.2105
October 0.2125 0.2070 0.2093
November 0.2102 0.2077 0.2089
December 0.2085 0.2050 0.2075