YEARLY HIGH
2.6929 BDT
YEARLY LOW
2.5151 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5971 BDT

2018 THB to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the THB to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 2.6929. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 15, dropping to 2.5151.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1778 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6047 to the December average rate of 2.5639, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.6929 was up 3.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.6134, 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 673,226 BDT
2017 Average 598,946 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 628,774 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,452.50 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.6850
2.5180
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB to BDT 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 2.6385, compared to 2.5557 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0828 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6385
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5557

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1220 BDT (High: 2.6585 / Low: 2.5365). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0287 BDT (High: 2.5438 / Low: 2.5151).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1220
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0287

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0725 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0725

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 2.6711) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3671), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3040 (+12.84%).

2018 Avg (April) 2.6711
2017 Avg (April) 2.3671

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6585 2.5365 2.6047
February 2.6664 2.6107 2.6430
March 2.6858 2.6361 2.6580
April 2.6929 2.6476 2.6711
May 2.6806 2.6323 2.6500
June 2.6535 2.5441 2.6043
July 2.5438 2.5151 2.5319
August 2.5757 2.5304 2.5489
September 2.5954 2.5557 2.5739
October 2.6067 2.5385 2.5739
November 2.5562 2.5221 2.5417
December 2.5942 2.5492 2.5639