YEARLY HIGH
14.5765 THB
YEARLY LOW
13.9361 THB
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.2155 THB

2018 TOP to THB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TOP to THB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 14.5765. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 13.9361.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6404 THB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.1887 to the December average rate of 14.3636, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.5765 was down 6.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.5947, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 72,882 THB
2017 Average 74,878 THB
Yearly Trough Low 69,681 THB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,201.94 THB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.3982
14.0332
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP to THB 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 14.1444, compared to 14.2866 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1423 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.1444
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.2866

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.5725 THB (High: 14.5156 / Low: 13.9432). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1714 THB (High: 14.4575 / Low: 14.2861).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5725
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1714

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1904 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1904

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 14.3636) against the same month in 2017 (average: 14.2623), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1013 (+0.71%).

2018 Avg (December) 14.3636
2017 Avg (December) 14.2623

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.3876 13.9613 14.1887
February 14.3860 14.0315 14.2179
March 14.1921 13.9361 14.0636
April 14.2586 13.9565 14.0756
May 14.5156 13.9432 14.1097
June 14.3993 13.9893 14.2107
July 14.4737 14.1920 14.3678
August 14.4511 14.0746 14.2955
September 14.2088 13.9774 14.1051
October 14.4497 13.9664 14.2215
November 14.4575 14.2861 14.3664
December 14.5765 14.1717 14.3636