YEARLY HIGH
18.7461 SOS
YEARLY LOW
17.2494 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.9259 SOS

2018 THB to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the THB to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 18.7461. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 22, dropping to 17.2494.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4967 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.1875 to the December average rate of 17.7313, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 18.7461 was up 3.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 18.1957, 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 4,686,524 SOS
2017 Average 4,270,231 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 4,312,348 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 374,175.28 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

18.6991
17.2670
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB to SOS 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 18.2479, compared to 17.6039 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6440 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.2479
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.6039

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.8859 SOS (High: 18.5960 / Low: 17.7101). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2227 SOS (High: 17.6639 / Low: 17.4412).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.8859
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2227

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4101 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 18.5798) against the same month in 2017 (average: 16.5725), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0073 (+12.11%).

2018 Avg (March) 18.5798
2017 Avg (March) 16.5725

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.5960 17.7101 18.1875
February 18.5966 18.2816 18.4512
March 18.7461 18.4321 18.5798
April 18.6573 18.1769 18.4551
May 18.3343 17.8314 18.0450
June 18.1323 17.4581 17.7688
July 17.4989 17.2494 17.3864
August 17.7830 17.3299 17.5084
September 17.8974 17.6192 17.7456
October 17.9251 17.4043 17.6751
November 17.6639 17.4412 17.5767
December 17.9651 17.6179 17.7313