YEARLY HIGH
266.9815 LAK
YEARLY LOW
251.2726 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
260.6336 LAK

2018 THB to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the THB to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 266.9815. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 22, dropping to 251.2726.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.7089 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 260.7151 to the December average rate of 261.3157, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 266.9815 was up 3.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 257.1629, 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 66,745,370 LAK
2017 Average 60,622,214 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 62,818,150 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,927,220.37 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

266.7196
252.1481
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB to LAK 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 262.5157, compared to 258.7515 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.7642 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 262.5157
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 258.7515

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 10.4576 LAK (High: 265.2918 / Low: 254.8342). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9704 LAK (High: 260.4186 / Low: 257.4482).

January Spread (Volatile) ±10.4576
November Spread (Stable) ±2.9704

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 5.2477 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.2477

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 265.4670) against the same month in 2017 (average: 236.1567), the exchange rate shifted by +29.3103 (+12.41%).

2018 Avg (April) 265.4670
2017 Avg (April) 236.1567

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 265.2918 254.8342 260.7151
February 265.2344 260.3324 263.6105
March 266.7330 263.6866 265.5053
April 266.9815 263.1862 265.4670
May 263.5357 258.6900 261.1862
June 262.6221 253.9893 258.6101
July 255.2421 251.2726 253.3624
August 261.8020 253.5705 257.0637
September 263.5991 259.5871 261.4173
October 264.0569 256.6582 260.1703
November 260.4186 257.4482 259.1796
December 265.0208 259.5103 261.3157