2018 AFN to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

132.8222 LAK

YEARLY LOW

111.9928 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

116.3813 LAK

2018 AFN to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 132.8222. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 111.9928.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.8294 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 119.0972 to the December average rate of 113.0700, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 132.8222 was up 7.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 123.6984, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 664,111 LAK

2017 Average 604,865 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 559,964 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 104,146.86 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

120.3565

111.8945

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to LAK 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 118.5707, compared to 114.1919 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.3788 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 118.5707

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 114.1919

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 20.6145 LAK (High: 132.8222 / Low: 112.2077). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7907 LAK (High: 119.9235 / Low: 119.1328).

November Spread (Volatile) ±20.6145

March Spread (Stable) ±0.7907

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 3.1167 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1167

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 113.4898) against the same month in 2017 (average: 121.1579), the exchange rate shifted by -7.6681 (-6.33%).

2018 Avg (November) 113.4898

2017 Avg (November) 121.1579

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	120.1216	117.4295	119.0972
February	120.1940	119.1161	119.6513
March	119.9235	119.1328	119.5238
April	119.9134	117.9802	118.7338
May	118.4239	116.4474	117.4178
June	117.6376	115.1424	117.0004
July	118.0119	114.3651	115.6419
August	117.2899	115.8452	116.7333
September	115.9706	111.9953	113.6166
October	113.8779	111.9928	112.5997
November	132.8222	112.2077	113.4898
December	114.4277	112.0395	113.0700