2018 THB to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4704 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.3667 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4094 ZAR

2018 THB to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the THB to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.4704. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.3667.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1037 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3823 to the December average rate of 0.4370, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4704 was up 7.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4376, 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 117,604 ZAR

2017 Average 98,135 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 91,687 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,917.42 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4598

0.3678

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB to ZAR 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 0.3875, compared to 0.4314 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0439 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3875

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4314

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0502 ZAR (High: 0.4489 / Low: 0.3988). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0121 ZAR (High: 0.3853 / Low: 0.3732).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0502

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0121

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0162 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.4522) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3968), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0553 (+13.95%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.4522

2017 Avg (September) 0.3968

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3891	0.3767	0.3823
February	0.3843	0.3667	0.3755
March	0.3853	0.3732	0.3788
April	0.3946	0.3792	0.3867
May	0.4000	0.3842	0.3922
June	0.4198	0.3930	0.4094
July	0.4172	0.3948	0.4025
August	0.4489	0.3988	0.4256
September	0.4704	0.4353	0.4522
October	0.4536	0.4340	0.4437
November	0.4384	0.4152	0.4275
December	0.4491	0.4177	0.4370