YEARLY HIGH
48.8823 LBP
YEARLY LOW
44.9446 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.8483 LBP

2018 THB to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the THB to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 48.8823. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 44.9446.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9377 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.5003 to the December average rate of 46.1399, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 48.8823 was up 4.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 46.9098, 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 12,220,566 LBP
2017 Average 11,126,785 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 11,236,153 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 984,413.03 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

48.7468
45.1561
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB to LBP 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 47.7143, compared to 45.9822 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7321 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.7143
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.9822

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.9718 LBP (High: 48.2885 / Low: 46.3168). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4255 LBP (High: 46.1243 / Low: 45.6988).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.9718
November Spread (Stable) ±0.4255

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 1.1140 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1140

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 48.4475) against the same month in 2017 (average: 43.1401), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3074 (+12.30%).

2018 Avg (March) 48.4475
2017 Avg (March) 43.1401

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 48.2885 46.3168 47.5003
February 48.5589 47.4757 48.0955
March 48.8823 48.0991 48.4475
April 48.7046 47.8054 48.3116
May 47.9979 46.8869 47.3617
June 47.4607 45.5599 46.5694
July 45.8140 44.9446 45.4553
August 46.5053 45.2938 45.8092
September 46.8832 46.0912 46.4487
October 46.8990 45.3740 46.1423
November 46.1243 45.6988 45.8977
December 46.8231 45.8255 46.1399