YEARLY HIGH
0.1284 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.1210 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1249 MYR

2018 THB to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the THB to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.1284. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 0.1210.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0074 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1241 to the December average rate of 0.1276, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1284 was down 0.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1294, 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 32,095 MYR
2017 Average 31,684 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 30,255 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,839.42 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1281
0.1211
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB to MYR 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 0.1241, compared to 0.1257 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1241
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1257

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0040 MYR (High: 0.1262 / Low: 0.1222). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 MYR (High: 0.1247 / Low: 0.1235).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.1276) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1250), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0026 (+2.08%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.1276
2017 Avg (December) 0.1250

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1252 0.1234 0.1241
February 0.1251 0.1231 0.1243
March 0.1258 0.1233 0.1249
April 0.1247 0.1235 0.1242
May 0.1257 0.1231 0.1243
June 0.1249 0.1214 0.1231
July 0.1223 0.1210 0.1217
August 0.1262 0.1222 0.1239
September 0.1281 0.1256 0.1270
October 0.1283 0.1256 0.1269
November 0.1276 0.1262 0.1269
December 0.1284 0.1265 0.1276