YEARLY HIGH
0.5904 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.4659 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5259 ZAR

2020 THB to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the THB to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.5904. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.4659.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1245 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4736 to the December average rate of 0.4946, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5904 was up 16.98% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.5047, 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 147,610 ZAR
2019 Average 116,484 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 116,478 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,132.56 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5804
0.4638
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 0.5269, compared to 0.5249 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5269
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5249

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0631 ZAR (High: 0.5503 / Low: 0.4872). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0149 ZAR (High: 0.4809 / Low: 0.4659).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0631
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0149

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0184 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0184

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.5707) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4441), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1266 (+28.50%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.5707
2019 Avg (April) 0.4441

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4809 0.4659 0.4736
February 0.4970 0.4744 0.4804
March 0.5503 0.4872 0.5206
April 0.5904 0.5515 0.5707
May 0.5824 0.5439 0.5664
June 0.5645 0.5303 0.5500
July 0.5498 0.5206 0.5338
August 0.5687 0.5328 0.5517
September 0.5430 0.5188 0.5332
October 0.5346 0.5175 0.5259
November 0.5217 0.4996 0.5101
December 0.5060 0.4833 0.4946