YEARLY HIGH
4.2404 THB
YEARLY LOW
3.9142 THB
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1004 THB

2018 SBD to THB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to THB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 4.2404. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 3.9142.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3262 THB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1039 to the December average rate of 4.0470, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.2404 was down 6.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.5568, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,202 THB
2017 Average 21,715 THB
Yearly Trough Low 19,571 THB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,630.90 THB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.2223
4.0029
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 4.0657, compared to 4.1350 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0693 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0657
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1350

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.2235 THB (High: 4.1377 / Low: 3.9142). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0471 THB (High: 4.0502 / Low: 4.0031).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2235
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0471

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0737 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0737

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 4.2040) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.3084), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1044 (-2.42%).

2018 Avg (July) 4.2040
2017 Avg (July) 4.3084

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1959 4.0393 4.1039
February 4.1130 4.0212 4.0592
March 4.0502 4.0031 4.0249
April 4.0739 3.9955 4.0212
May 4.1205 4.0364 4.0808
June 4.1802 4.0323 4.1043
July 4.2404 4.1516 4.2040
August 4.2324 4.1221 4.1868
September 4.1614 4.0936 4.1311
October 4.1558 4.0849 4.1202
November 4.1817 4.0998 4.1207
December 4.1377 3.9142 4.0470