2018 THB to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 THB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |