YEARLY HIGH
17.7196 XOF
YEARLY LOW
16.7324 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.1998 XOF

2018 THB to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the THB to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 17.7196. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 16.7324.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9871 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.8655 to the December average rate of 17.6278, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17.7196 was down 1.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 18.0082, 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 4,429,889 XOF
2017 Average 4,288,828 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 4,183,103 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 246,785.26 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17.7040
16.7892
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB to XOF 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 17.0816, compared to 17.3180 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2364 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.0816
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.3180

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.6093 XOF (High: 17.6054 / Low: 16.9961). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1925 XOF (High: 17.7196 / Low: 17.5271).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.6093
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1925

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.4344 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4344

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 17.6278) against the same month in 2017 (average: 16.9765), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6513 (+3.84%).

2018 Avg (December) 17.6278
2017 Avg (December) 16.9765

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.0785 16.7482 16.8655
February 17.0858 16.7324 16.8772
March 17.1658 16.8509 17.0080
April 17.2131 16.9826 17.0728
May 17.7132 17.1981 17.3662
June 17.6054 16.9961 17.3000
July 16.9966 16.7726 16.8656
August 17.3767 16.9617 17.2098
September 17.4921 17.2032 17.2760
October 17.5662 17.2305 17.4186
November 17.6249 17.3888 17.5104
December 17.7196 17.5271 17.6278