2018 WST to THB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.9253 THB

YEARLY LOW

12.1914 THB

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.5798 THB

2018 WST to THB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to THB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 12.9253. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 12.1914.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7339 THB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.6776 to the December average rate of 12.5415, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.9253 was down 7.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.0456, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 64,626 THB

2017 Average 67,052 THB

Yearly Trough Low 60,957 THB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,669.48 THB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.8888

12.2932

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 12.5136, compared to 12.6460 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1324 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.5136

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.6460

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.4429 THB (High: 12.9253 / Low: 12.4824). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1762 THB (High: 12.9224 / Low: 12.7462).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4429

July Spread (Stable) ±0.1762

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2357 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2357

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 12.6776) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.8254), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1478 (-8.30%).

2018 Avg (January) 12.6776

2017 Avg (January) 13.8254

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.9253	12.4824	12.6776
February	12.7864	12.4783	12.6075
March	12.5070	12.2873	12.3718
April	12.4393	12.1914	12.3429
May	12.5377	12.3560	12.4407
June	12.8084	12.4315	12.6413
July	12.9224	12.7462	12.8391
August	12.8991	12.5631	12.7602
September	12.6828	12.4763	12.5903
October	12.7257	12.3710	12.5099
November	12.7149	12.5034	12.6350
December	12.6337	12.3613	12.5415