YEARLY HIGH
1337.5799 IRR
YEARLY LOW
1093.9182 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1258.0253 IRR

2018 THB to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the THB to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 1337.5799. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1093.9182.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 243.6616 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1130.7062 to the December average rate of 1291.9204, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1337.5799 was up 22.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 1095.7814, 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 334,394,964 IRR
2017 Average 243,895,467 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 273,479,561 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,915,403.70 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1343.9577
1111.3197
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB to IRR 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 1213.3696, compared to 1302.6810 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 89.3114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1213.3696
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1302.6810

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 156.2489 IRR (High: 1320.1099 / Low: 1163.8610). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.0595 IRR (High: 1294.8364 / Low: 1281.7770).

May Spread (Volatile) ±156.2489
November Spread (Stable) ±13.0595

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 27.3516 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -27.3516

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1297.2197) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1021.2520), the exchange rate shifted by +275.9677 (+27.02%).

2018 Avg (October) 1297.2197
2017 Avg (October) 1021.2520

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1179.0864 1093.9182 1130.7062
February 1188.7357 1158.9839 1177.3998
March 1207.0142 1185.1778 1199.2366
April 1206.3983 1184.8668 1198.4407
May 1320.1099 1163.8610 1269.8051
June 1322.0666 1285.1103 1304.6294
July 1319.9287 1285.2985 1301.2489
August 1327.3911 1292.7837 1311.7254
September 1336.6088 1314.7681 1324.5712
October 1337.5799 1276.5223 1297.2197
November 1294.8364 1281.7770 1289.4006
December 1305.8750 1282.6234 1291.9204