YEARLY HIGH
4.9109 LRD
YEARLY LOW
3.8527 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4498 LRD

2018 THB to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the THB to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 4.9109. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 3.8527.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0583 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9796 to the December average rate of 4.8184, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.9109 was up 27.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.8609, 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 1,227,731 LRD
2017 Average 772,660 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 963,168 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 264,562.67 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.9023
3.8957
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB to LRD 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 4.1580, compared to 4.7416 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5836 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1580
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7416

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.3135 LRD (High: 4.8500 / Low: 4.5365). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0562 LRD (High: 4.8143 / Low: 4.7580).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.3135
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0562

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0207 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0207

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 4.7513) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.5253), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2260 (+34.78%).

2018 Avg (September) 4.7513
2017 Avg (September) 3.5253

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1151 3.8527 3.9796
February 4.1688 3.8681 4.0117
March 4.2216 4.1423 4.1923
April 4.2386 4.1416 4.1886
May 4.3119 4.1080 4.1899
June 4.5454 4.3130 4.3857
July 4.8500 4.5365 4.6674
August 4.7432 4.5504 4.6467
September 4.9109 4.6985 4.7513
October 4.8305 4.7056 4.7791
November 4.8143 4.7580 4.7866
December 4.8786 4.7961 4.8184