YEARLY HIGH
0.2222 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.2053 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2140 BOB

2018 THB to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the THB to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 0.2222. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 0.2053.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0169 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2168 to the December average rate of 0.2113, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2222 was up 3.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2145, 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 55,540 BOB
2017 Average 51,161 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 51,320 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,220.22 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2224
0.2062
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB to BOB 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 0.2179, compared to 0.2101 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2179
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2101

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0082 BOB (High: 0.2167 / Low: 0.2085). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 BOB (High: 0.2220 / Low: 0.2195).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0082
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.2207) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2012), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0195 (+9.70%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.2207
2017 Avg (April) 0.2012

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2206 0.2124 0.2168
February 0.2210 0.2167 0.2195
March 0.2220 0.2195 0.2210
April 0.2222 0.2186 0.2207
May 0.2186 0.2145 0.2163
June 0.2167 0.2085 0.2129
July 0.2090 0.2053 0.2076
August 0.2118 0.2069 0.2091
September 0.2140 0.2106 0.2122
October 0.2142 0.2076 0.2108
November 0.2110 0.2080 0.2095
December 0.2144 0.2097 0.2113