YEARLY HIGH
34.8453 KRW
YEARLY LOW
32.7372 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.0616 KRW

2018 THB to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the THB to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 18, valuing the pair at 34.8453. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 32.7372.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1081 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.4360 to the December average rate of 34.3514, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 34.8453 was up 1.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 34.4395, 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 8,711,315 KRW
2017 Average 8,332,590 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 8,184,295 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 527,019.58 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

34.6895
33.3221
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB to KRW 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 33.9274, compared to 34.1958 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2684 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.9274
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.1958

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.4402 KRW (High: 34.1773 / Low: 32.7372). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5611 KRW (High: 33.9853 / Low: 33.4242).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.4402
July Spread (Stable) ±0.5611

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4690 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4690

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 34.5755) against the same month in 2017 (average: 34.1101), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4655 (+1.36%).

2018 Avg (October) 34.5755
2017 Avg (October) 34.1101

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.1773 32.7372 33.4360
February 34.6724 34.0127 34.2951
March 34.7738 33.9433 34.2711
April 34.4239 33.8035 34.1585
May 34.0259 33.3395 33.6895
June 34.0175 33.4119 33.7139
July 33.9853 33.4242 33.7374
August 34.2970 33.6329 33.9486
September 34.6696 34.0409 34.3680
October 34.8453 34.2076 34.5755
November 34.5883 33.9580 34.1937
December 34.6442 33.8852 34.3514