YEARLY HIGH
0.6524 THB
YEARLY LOW
0.5946 THB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6135 THB

2018 PHP to THB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to THB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.6524. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 0.5946.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0579 THB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6312 to the December average rate of 0.6195, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6524 was down 9.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7239, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 163,111 THB
2017 Average 168,388 THB
Yearly Trough Low 148,648 THB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,462.52 THB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6343
0.5969
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 0.6105, compared to 0.6166 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6105
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6166

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0426 THB (High: 0.6524 / Low: 0.6098). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0100 THB (High: 0.6285 / Low: 0.6185).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0426
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0100

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 0.0244 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0244

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.6312) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7128), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0816 (-11.45%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.6312
2017 Avg (January) 0.7128

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6524 0.6098 0.6312
February 0.6177 0.5983 0.6069
March 0.6062 0.5946 0.6000
April 0.6108 0.5964 0.6016
May 0.6191 0.6058 0.6115
June 0.6198 0.6030 0.6117
July 0.6285 0.6185 0.6232
August 0.6315 0.6102 0.6202
September 0.6124 0.5968 0.6040
October 0.6222 0.5958 0.6079
November 0.6313 0.6179 0.6246
December 0.6289 0.6132 0.6195