YEARLY HIGH
17.7096 LAK
YEARLY LOW
17.1016 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.4308 LAK

2018 AMD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AMD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 25, valuing the pair at 17.7096. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 17.1016.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6080 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.2180 to the December average rate of 17.6338, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17.7096 was up 1.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 17.4661, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 88,548 LAK
2017 Average 85,182 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 85,508 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,039.89 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17.6754
17.1765
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 17.2722, compared to 17.5895 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3173 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.2722
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.5895

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.2437 LAK (High: 17.5230 / Low: 17.2793). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0930 LAK (High: 17.3396 / Low: 17.2466).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2437
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0930

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0356 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0356

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 17.6100) against the same month in 2017 (average: 17.3457), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2643 (+1.52%).

2018 Avg (September) 17.6100
2017 Avg (September) 17.3457

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.3035 17.1016 17.2180
February 17.2998 17.1611 17.2393
March 17.3396 17.2466 17.2785
April 17.3498 17.1500 17.2722
May 17.3672 17.1260 17.2365
June 17.5230 17.2793 17.3888
July 17.5900 17.4132 17.5131
August 17.6746 17.5367 17.6136
September 17.7096 17.5400 17.6100
October 17.6578 17.4660 17.5879
November 17.6656 17.4837 17.5783
December 17.6968 17.4956 17.6338