2018 THB to MMK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 THB to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the THB to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 50.2412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 41.4983.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.7430 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.1937 to the December average rate of 47.8908, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 50.2412 was up 19.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 42.1331, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 THB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
THB to MMK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 42.4026, compared to 46.8110 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.4085 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 3.9198 MMK (High: 50.2412 / Low: 46.3214). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4862 MMK (High: 42.9658 / Low: 42.4796).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and September, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.5952 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 48.1267) against the same month in 2017 (average: 41.0430), the exchange rate shifted by +7.0837 (+17.26%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42.5329 | 41.4983 | 42.1937 |
| February | 42.7288 | 41.7200 | 42.3433 |
| March | 42.9658 | 42.4796 | 42.7629 |
| April | 42.8986 | 42.1889 | 42.5832 |
| May | 42.6628 | 41.7963 | 42.2640 |
| June | 42.8047 | 41.7965 | 42.2682 |
| July | 43.8979 | 42.3986 | 42.9742 |
| August | 47.3678 | 43.8682 | 45.3966 |
| September | 50.2412 | 46.3214 | 48.1267 |
| October | 49.2137 | 46.4562 | 47.9919 |
| November | 48.8606 | 47.7559 | 48.4860 |
| December | 48.3805 | 47.1484 | 47.8908 |