YEARLY HIGH
4.2161 JMD
YEARLY LOW
3.7893 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9895 JMD

2018 THB to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the THB to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 4.2161. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 3.7893.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4268 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8958 to the December average rate of 3.9090, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.2161 was up 6.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.9564, 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 1,054,025 JMD
2017 Average 946,042 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 947,333 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 106,692.45 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.2147
3.8052
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB to JMD 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 3.9782, compared to 4.0009 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0226 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9782
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0009

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.3046 JMD (High: 4.1579 / Low: 3.8533). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0579 JMD (High: 4.2161 / Low: 4.1582).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.3046
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0579

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1936 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1936

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 4.1806) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.9164), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2642 (+6.75%).

2018 Avg (September) 4.1806
2017 Avg (September) 3.9164

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9735 3.8170 3.8958
February 4.0400 3.9210 3.9935
March 4.1107 4.0207 4.0684
April 4.0396 3.9474 3.9869
May 3.9654 3.8848 3.9302
June 4.0413 3.9333 3.9945
July 4.0049 3.8995 3.9377
August 4.2159 4.0275 4.1056
September 4.2161 4.1582 4.1806
October 4.1579 3.8533 4.0329
November 3.9026 3.7893 3.8394
December 3.9618 3.8448 3.9090