YEARLY HIGH
2.1508 RUB
YEARLY LOW
1.7628 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9423 RUB

2018 THB to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the THB to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 2.1508. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 1.7628.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3881 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7773 to the December average rate of 2.0671, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.1508 was up 17.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8251, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 537,712 RUB
2017 Average 430,015 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 440,692 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 97,020.76 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.1038
1.7476
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB to RUB 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 1.8727, compared to 2.0118 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1391 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8727
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0118

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.1839 RUB (High: 2.0173 / Low: 1.8334). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0327 RUB (High: 1.7955 / Low: 1.7628).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1839
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0327

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0646 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0646

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 2.0742) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7381), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3360 (+19.33%).

2018 Avg (September) 2.0742
2017 Avg (September) 1.7381

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7955 1.7628 1.7773
February 1.8434 1.7784 1.8064
March 1.8511 1.7969 1.8272
April 2.0173 1.8334 1.9415
May 2.0084 1.9116 1.9507
June 1.9643 1.8965 1.9332
July 1.9119 1.8589 1.8897
August 2.0820 1.8992 2.0115
September 2.1508 2.0213 2.0742
October 2.0426 1.9678 2.0096
November 2.0631 1.9913 2.0188
December 2.1465 2.0223 2.0671