YEARLY HIGH
10.1709 THB
YEARLY LOW
9.5412 THB
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.8296 THB

2018 PGK to THB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to THB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 29, valuing the pair at 10.1709. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 9.5412.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6297 THB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.8933 to the December average rate of 9.7155, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.1709 was down 10.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.3491, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 50,854 THB
2017 Average 53,186 THB
Yearly Trough Low 47,706 THB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,148.61 THB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.1639
9.5954
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 9.7886, compared to 9.8706 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0819 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7886
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.8706

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.4485 THB (High: 10.0943 / Low: 9.6458). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1103 THB (High: 9.8778 / Low: 9.7674).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.4485
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1103

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1741 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1741

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 10.1165) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.6158), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4993 (-4.70%).

2018 Avg (July) 10.1165
2017 Avg (July) 10.6158

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.1463 9.7314 9.8933
February 9.9501 9.6796 9.7862
March 9.8421 9.5908 9.6995
April 9.7514 9.5755 9.6427
May 9.8954 9.6918 9.7864
June 10.0943 9.6458 9.9236
July 10.1709 10.0549 10.1165
August 10.1252 9.8192 9.9817
September 9.9345 9.7129 9.8076
October 9.9245 9.6642 9.7854
November 9.8778 9.7674 9.8168
December 9.8020 9.5412 9.7155