YEARLY HIGH
57.1805 BIF
YEARLY LOW
52.7511 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
55.0470 BIF

2018 THB to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the THB to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 57.1805. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 52.7511.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4294 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 55.3059 to the December average rate of 55.2642, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 57.1805 was up 5.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 54.4230, 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 14,295,122 BIF
2017 Average 12,709,345 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 13,187,769 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,107,352.61 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

56.9429
52.9226
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB to BIF 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 55.7562, compared to 54.3377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4185 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 55.7562
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54.3377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 2.6768 BIF (High: 56.5381 / Low: 53.8613). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0327 BIF (High: 56.5632 / Low: 55.5305).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.6768
February Spread (Stable) ±1.0327

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 1.3611 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3611

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 56.6079) against the same month in 2017 (average: 49.2390), the exchange rate shifted by +7.3688 (+14.97%).

2018 Avg (April) 56.6079
2017 Avg (April) 49.2390

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 56.5381 53.8613 55.3059
February 56.5632 55.5305 56.0665
March 57.1002 56.0561 56.4911
April 57.1805 55.8933 56.6079
May 56.1776 54.6458 55.4473
June 55.7924 53.3649 54.6187
July 53.8681 52.7511 53.2576
August 54.4080 53.0860 53.7568
September 55.2790 53.9750 54.4882
October 55.6110 53.5137 54.6514
November 55.2900 53.7347 54.6081
December 55.9238 54.3815 55.2642