YEARLY HIGH
658.7253 STD
YEARLY LOW
623.9478 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
639.3886 STD

2018 THB to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the THB to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 658.7253. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 623.9478.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.7775 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 633.3914 to the December average rate of 643.6101, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 658.7253 was down 2.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 672.4330, 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 164,681,326 STD
2017 Average 160,032,872 STD
Yearly Trough Low 155,986,962 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,694,364.48 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

650.0369
628.8223
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB to STD 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 638.7118, compared to 640.0653 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3534 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 638.7118
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 640.0653

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 20.5256 STD (High: 657.3592 / Low: 636.8336). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.8002 STD (High: 638.9441 / Low: 633.1439).

June Spread (Volatile) ±20.5256
April Spread (Stable) ±5.8002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 15.8276 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.8276

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 648.2690) against the same month in 2017 (average: 644.2380), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0310 (+0.63%).

2018 Avg (May) 648.2690
2017 Avg (May) 644.2380

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 640.0535 627.2261 633.3914
February 636.2969 623.9478 630.5901
March 639.7153 631.7030 636.0949
April 638.9441 633.1439 636.9815
May 658.7253 641.3092 648.2690
June 657.3592 636.8336 646.9441
July 635.5748 627.6961 631.1165
August 647.3124 630.4510 637.3340
September 651.8172 641.2012 645.9357
October 652.3272 632.3400 643.6762
November 641.3955 634.9244 638.7191
December 652.8785 638.5936 643.6101