YEARLY HIGH
260.2135 SLL
YEARLY LOW
189.0565 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
238.9462 SLL

2018 THB to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the THB to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 260.2135. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 189.0565.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 71.1570 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 240.4410 to the December average rate of 256.5195, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 260.2135 was up 10.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 235.6862, 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 65,053,384 SLL
2017 Average 55,156,222 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 47,264,123 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,789,261.33 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

263.9721
185.6635
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB to SLL 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 238.4537, compared to 239.4388 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9851 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 238.4537
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 239.4388

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 62.0454 SLL (High: 257.9951 / Low: 195.9497). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5792 SLL (High: 255.6368 / Low: 253.0577).

August Spread (Volatile) ±62.0454
November Spread (Stable) ±2.5792

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 32.0099 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -32.0099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 256.5195) against the same month in 2017 (average: 234.3526), the exchange rate shifted by +22.1669 (+9.46%).

2018 Avg (December) 256.5195
2017 Avg (December) 234.3526

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 244.9388 234.9171 240.4410
February 245.6215 240.0078 243.7629
March 248.2580 243.6427 245.4972
April 248.2839 242.7604 245.8317
May 246.0523 240.1832 243.5996
June 245.0717 190.2000 211.5897
July 196.1069 189.0565 192.1893
August 257.9951 195.9497 219.9468
September 259.7905 255.5594 257.4464
October 259.9938 252.0276 255.9606
November 255.6368 253.0577 254.5701
December 260.2135 254.5201 256.5195