YEARLY HIGH
468.0061 IDR
YEARLY LOW
416.4399 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
438.4028 IDR

2018 THB to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the THB to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 16, valuing the pair at 468.0061. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 416.4399.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 51.5662 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 420.6595 to the December average rate of 443.8733, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 468.0061 was up 12.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 417.4761, 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 117,001,523 IDR
2017 Average 98,672,328 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 104,109,972 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,891,550.63 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

467.6401
416.3886
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB to IDR 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 433.8593, compared to 442.9463 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.0871 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 433.8593
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 442.9463

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 24.9025 IDR (High: 459.6433 / Low: 434.7409). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4032 IDR (High: 430.9810 / Low: 427.5779).

November Spread (Volatile) ±24.9025
July Spread (Stable) ±3.4032

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 18.2659 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.2659

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 463.3691) against the same month in 2017 (average: 406.8238), the exchange rate shifted by +56.5454 (+13.90%).

2018 Avg (October) 463.3691
2017 Avg (October) 406.8238

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 427.4937 416.4399 420.6595
February 435.8269 426.1300 431.4620
March 442.2971 436.0399 440.0856
April 442.7389 438.2432 440.9651
May 442.3173 433.6956 439.2959
June 436.3559 425.4241 430.6875
July 430.9810 427.5779 429.2424
August 440.7879 428.9897 433.9998
September 446.5369 438.5827 442.0902
October 468.0061 451.9007 463.3691
November 459.6433 434.7409 445.1032
December 447.6292 434.6081 443.8733