YEARLY HIGH
50.2412 MMK
YEARLY LOW
41.4983 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.6068 MMK

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 THB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 12,560,307 MMK
2017 Average 10,037,939 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 10,374,564 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,185,743.28 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

49.1152
41.5645
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.4026
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.8110

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.9198
March Spread (Stable) ±0.4862

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5952

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (September) 48.1267
2017 Avg (September) 41.0430

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