YEARLY HIGH
5.6769 LKR
YEARLY LOW
4.7019 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0287 LKR

2018 THB to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the THB to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 5.6769. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 4.7019.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9750 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8234 to the December average rate of 5.5145, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.6769 was up 19.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.7356, 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 1,419,221 LKR
2017 Average 1,124,528 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,175,468 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 243,753.09 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.5872
4.7157
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB to LKR 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 4.9250, compared to 5.1325 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9250
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1325

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.3119 LKR (High: 5.2422 / Low: 4.9303). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0405 LKR (High: 4.8073 / Low: 4.7668).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.3119
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0405

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1081 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 5.5145) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.6945), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8200 (+17.47%).

2018 Avg (December) 5.5145
2017 Avg (December) 4.6945

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9086 4.7019 4.8234
February 4.9600 4.8408 4.9189
March 5.0124 4.9268 4.9785
April 5.0130 4.9584 4.9912
May 4.9968 4.9026 4.9415
June 4.9753 4.7749 4.8964
July 4.8073 4.7668 4.7883
August 4.9457 4.7909 4.8537
September 5.2422 4.9303 5.0669
October 5.2862 5.1677 5.2248
November 5.4588 5.2096 5.3466
December 5.6769 5.4356 5.5145