YEARLY HIGH
0.0820 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0774 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0795 WST

2018 THB to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the THB to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 0.0820. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0774.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0047 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0789 to the December average rate of 0.0797, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0820 was up 3.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0791, 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 20,506 WST
2017 Average 18,653 WST
Yearly Trough Low 19,342 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,164.35 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0813
0.0776
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB to WST 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 0.0799, compared to 0.0791 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0799
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0791

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0027 WST (High: 0.0801 / Low: 0.0774). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 WST (High: 0.0785 / Low: 0.0774).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0810) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0744), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0066 (+8.84%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0810
2017 Avg (April) 0.0744

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0801 0.0774 0.0789
February 0.0801 0.0782 0.0793
March 0.0814 0.0800 0.0808
April 0.0820 0.0804 0.0810
May 0.0809 0.0798 0.0804
June 0.0804 0.0781 0.0791
July 0.0785 0.0774 0.0779
August 0.0796 0.0775 0.0784
September 0.0802 0.0788 0.0794
October 0.0808 0.0786 0.0799
November 0.0800 0.0786 0.0791
December 0.0809 0.0792 0.0797