YEARLY HIGH
2.2660 BTN
YEARLY LOW
1.9566 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1154 BTN

2018 THB to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the THB to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 2.2660. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.9566.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3094 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9959 to the December average rate of 2.1599, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.2660 was up 13.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9905, 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 566,498 BTN
2017 Average 479,678 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 489,142 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77,355.50 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.2701
1.9709
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB to BTN 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 2.0696, compared to 2.1612 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0916 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0696
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1612

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.1226 BTN (High: 2.2352 / Low: 2.1126). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0209 BTN (High: 2.0917 / Low: 2.0709).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1226
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0209

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0653 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0653

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 2.2452) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9590), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2862 (+14.61%).

2018 Avg (October) 2.2452
2017 Avg (October) 1.9590

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0279 1.9566 1.9959
February 2.0702 2.0137 2.0450
March 2.0917 2.0709 2.0797
April 2.1210 2.0722 2.0979
May 2.1325 2.0901 2.1121
June 2.1107 2.0587 2.0871
July 2.0794 2.0525 2.0648
August 2.1686 2.0623 2.1059
September 2.2450 2.1647 2.2111
October 2.2660 2.2067 2.2452
November 2.2352 2.1126 2.1799
December 2.1997 2.1221 2.1599