YEARLY HIGH
10.2176 THB
YEARLY LOW
9.5320 THB
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.8313 THB

2018 PEN to THB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to THB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 10.2176. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 9.5320.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6856 THB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.9140 to the December average rate of 9.7214, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.2176 was down 5.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.8164, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 51,088 THB
2017 Average 52,021 THB
Yearly Trough Low 47,660 THB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,428.09 THB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.2062
9.5677
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 9.7679, compared to 9.8947 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1268 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7679
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.8947

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.3671 THB (High: 10.1297 / Low: 9.7626). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0990 THB (High: 9.8295 / Low: 9.7305).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.3671
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0990

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2242 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2242

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 10.1530) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.3835), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2305 (-2.22%).

2018 Avg (July) 10.1530
2017 Avg (July) 10.3835

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.0602 9.7461 9.9140
February 9.8186 9.5836 9.6898
March 9.6965 9.5320 9.6209
April 9.7696 9.6242 9.6903
May 9.8308 9.6551 9.7633
June 10.1297 9.7626 9.9291
July 10.2176 10.0737 10.1530
August 10.2081 9.8902 10.0394
September 9.9164 9.7878 9.8476
October 9.9472 9.7557 9.8375
November 9.8295 9.7305 9.7694
December 9.8063 9.5435 9.7214