YEARLY HIGH
0.3192 THB
YEARLY LOW
0.2758 THB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2958 THB

2018 NPR to THB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to THB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.3192. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.2758.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0434 THB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3132 to the December average rate of 0.2894, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3192 was down 5.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3390, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,596 THB
2017 Average 1,629 THB
Yearly Trough Low 1,379 THB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 217.11 THB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3167
0.2749
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.3021, compared to 0.2895 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0127 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3021
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2895

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0161 THB (High: 0.2957 / Low: 0.2796). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 THB (High: 0.3018 / Low: 0.2988).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0161
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0142 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0142

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.3132) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3256), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0124 (-3.81%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.3132
2017 Avg (January) 0.3256

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3192 0.3082 0.3132
February 0.3104 0.3019 0.3056
March 0.3018 0.2988 0.3005
April 0.3017 0.2947 0.2979
May 0.2990 0.2930 0.2960
June 0.3037 0.2962 0.2995
July 0.3045 0.3006 0.3027
August 0.3031 0.2882 0.2968
September 0.2887 0.2784 0.2827
October 0.2832 0.2758 0.2784
November 0.2957 0.2796 0.2868
December 0.2945 0.2841 0.2894