YEARLY HIGH
19.0335 CRC
YEARLY LOW
16.9633 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.8545 CRC

2018 THB to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the THB to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 19.0335. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 16.9633.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0702 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.7919 to the December average rate of 18.3003, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 19.0335 was up 8.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 17.5680, 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 4,758,367 CRC
2017 Average 4,174,352 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 4,240,822 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 517,545.01 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

18.6611
16.9088
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB to CRC 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 17.8973, compared to 17.8118 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0855 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.8973
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.8118

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.8790 CRC (High: 19.0335 / Low: 18.1544). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1779 CRC (High: 18.2898 / Low: 18.1120).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.8790
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1779

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.4094 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4094

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 18.5151) against the same month in 2017 (average: 17.2620), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2531 (+7.26%).

2018 Avg (November) 18.5151
2017 Avg (November) 17.2620

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.1590 17.3515 17.7919
February 18.2431 17.9773 18.1447
March 18.2898 18.1120 18.1826
April 18.2227 17.8862 18.0883
May 17.9145 17.5520 17.7120
June 17.7931 17.1371 17.4643
July 17.1582 16.9633 17.0548
August 17.4884 16.9941 17.1884
September 17.9362 17.4569 17.7717
October 18.3278 17.7428 18.0403
November 19.0335 18.1544 18.5151
December 18.7562 18.1247 18.3003