2018 LSL to THB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7203 THB

YEARLY LOW

2.0986 THB

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4554 THB

2018 LSL to THB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to THB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 2.7203. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 2.0986.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6216 THB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6163 to the December average rate of 2.2940, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.7203 was down 1.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.7706, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,601 THB

2017 Average 12,757 THB

Yearly Trough Low 10,493 THB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,108.01 THB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.7054

2.1665

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 2.5837, compared to 2.3271 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2565 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5837

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3271

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.2826 THB (High: 2.5206 / Low: 2.2380). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0795 THB (High: 2.6794 / Low: 2.5999).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2826

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0795

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1697 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1697

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.6605) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.6498), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0107 (+0.40%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.6605

2017 Avg (February) 2.6498

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6643	2.5791	2.6163
February	2.7203	2.6055	2.6605
March	2.6794	2.5999	2.6373
April	2.6372	2.5305	2.5882
May	2.6017	2.5071	2.5482
June	2.5438	2.3812	2.4517
July	2.5358	2.3949	2.4808
August	2.5206	2.2380	2.3810
September	2.2994	2.0986	2.2114
October	2.3009	2.2087	2.2562
November	2.4047	2.2749	2.3396
December	2.3970	2.2331	2.2940