YEARLY HIGH
9.1870 THB
YEARLY LOW
8.5486 THB
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.8725 THB

2018 QAR to THB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to THB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 9.1870. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 8.5486.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6385 THB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.7589 to the December average rate of 8.9694, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.1870 was down 6.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.8619, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 45,935 THB
2017 Average 46,150 THB
Yearly Trough Low 42,743 THB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,192.28 THB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.1893
8.5319
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 8.7138, compared to 9.0312 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3174 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.7138
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.0312

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.3666 THB (High: 8.9686 / Low: 8.6020). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0919 THB (High: 9.1059 / Low: 9.0139).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3666
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0919

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 0.1243 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1243

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 9.1346) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.1948), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0602 (-0.65%).

2018 Avg (July) 9.1346
2017 Avg (July) 9.1948

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.9686 8.6020 8.7589
February 8.7586 8.5876 8.6459
March 8.6444 8.5488 8.5867
April 8.6801 8.5486 8.5965
May 8.8460 8.6844 8.7762
June 9.1045 8.7639 8.9187
July 9.1870 9.0765 9.1346
August 9.1705 8.9326 9.0741
September 9.0145 8.8695 8.9498
October 9.1431 8.8628 9.0047
November 9.1059 9.0139 9.0546
December 9.0536 8.8550 8.9694