YEARLY HIGH
5.7001 DJF
YEARLY LOW
5.3116 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5071 DJF

2018 THB to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the THB to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 5.7001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 5.3116.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3885 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6056 to the December average rate of 5.4430, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.7001 was up 3.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.5064, 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 1,425,024 DJF
2017 Average 1,318,434 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 1,327,901 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 97,123.24 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.6939
5.3196
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB to DJF 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 5.6005, compared to 5.4136 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1869 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.6005
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4136

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.2149 DJF (High: 5.6975 / Low: 5.4827). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0532 DJF (High: 5.4235 / Low: 5.3703).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2149
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0532

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 0.1321 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1321

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 5.6408) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.1107), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5301 (+10.37%).

2018 Avg (February) 5.6408
2017 Avg (February) 5.1107

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6975 5.4827 5.6056
February 5.7001 5.5582 5.6408
March 5.6866 5.6237 5.6627
April 5.6843 5.5959 5.6514
May 5.5961 5.4989 5.5598
June 5.5799 5.3707 5.4828
July 5.3868 5.3116 5.3508
August 5.4751 5.3325 5.3906
September 5.5132 5.4234 5.4646
October 5.5175 5.3470 5.4313
November 5.4235 5.3703 5.4013
December 5.5214 5.3998 5.4430