YEARLY HIGH
3.2665 KES
YEARLY LOW
3.0009 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1367 KES

2018 THB to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the THB to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 3.2665. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 22, dropping to 3.0009.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2656 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2268 to the December average rate of 3.1245, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.2665 was up 2.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.1831, 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 816,626 KES
2017 Average 762,498 KES
Yearly Trough Low 750,225 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66,401.07 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.2561
3.0055
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB to KES 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 3.1932, compared to 3.0803 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1129 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1932
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0803

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.1189 KES (High: 3.1691 / Low: 3.0501). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0358 KES (High: 3.2552 / Low: 3.2193).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1189
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0358

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.0850 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0850

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 3.2268) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.9257), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3011 (+10.29%).

2018 Avg (January) 3.2268
2017 Avg (January) 2.9257

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2665 3.1642 3.2268
February 3.2542 3.1640 3.2214
March 3.2552 3.2193 3.2352
April 3.2445 3.1641 3.2143
May 3.1749 3.1151 3.1498
June 3.1691 3.0501 3.1113
July 3.0534 3.0009 3.0264
August 3.0996 3.0156 3.0484
September 3.1203 3.0672 3.0945
October 3.1314 3.0579 3.0839
November 3.1329 3.0841 3.1042
December 3.1604 3.1032 3.1245