YEARLY HIGH
0.5372 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.4953 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5203 MDL

2018 THB to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the THB to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 0.5372. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 0.4953.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0419 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5316 to the December average rate of 0.5251, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5372 was down 6.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5755, 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 134,311 MDL
2017 Average 135,848 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 123,830 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,481.56 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5345
0.4995
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB to MDL 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 0.5264, compared to 0.5142 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0122 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5264
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5142

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0201 MDL (High: 0.5154 / Low: 0.4953). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 MDL (High: 0.5289 / Low: 0.5229).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0201
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

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 0.0172 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0172

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.5316) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5658), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0342 (-6.04%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.5316
2017 Avg (January) 0.5658

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5372 0.5243 0.5316
February 0.5358 0.5217 0.5297
March 0.5322 0.5259 0.5299
April 0.5289 0.5229 0.5255
May 0.5302 0.5143 0.5220
June 0.5298 0.5103 0.5196
July 0.5100 0.4959 0.5024
August 0.5154 0.4953 0.5036
September 0.5238 0.5081 0.5157
October 0.5251 0.5114 0.5189
November 0.5221 0.5148 0.5192
December 0.5305 0.5206 0.5251