YEARLY HIGH
2.0189 THB
YEARLY LOW
1.8613 THB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9228 THB

2018 MDL to THB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to THB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 2.0189. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 1.8613.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1576 THB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8812 to the December average rate of 1.9045, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.0189 was up 4.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9292, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,094 THB
2017 Average 9,209 THB
Yearly Trough Low 9,307 THB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 787.77 THB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.0014
1.8702
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 1.9000, compared to 1.9456 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0456 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9000
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9456

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0786 THB (High: 2.0189 / Low: 1.9403). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0216 THB (High: 1.9125 / Low: 1.8909).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0786
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0216

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 0.0469 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0469

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 1.9861) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8612), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1249 (+6.71%).

2018 Avg (August) 1.9861
2017 Avg (August) 1.8612

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9074 1.8613 1.8812
February 1.9167 1.8663 1.8880
March 1.9015 1.8790 1.8871
April 1.9125 1.8909 1.9029
May 1.9445 1.8862 1.9158
June 1.9595 1.8874 1.9248
July 2.0166 1.9607 1.9904
August 2.0189 1.9403 1.9861
September 1.9682 1.9093 1.9392
October 1.9554 1.9046 1.9272
November 1.9423 1.9155 1.9262
December 1.9209 1.8849 1.9045