2018 ANG to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 ANG to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the ANG to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 4834.4322. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 22, dropping to 4533.4986.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 300.9335 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4657.3152 to the December average rate of 4812.0419, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4834.4322 was up 2.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 4702.5232, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ANG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
ANG to LAK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4652.8093, compared to 4708.9872 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 56.1779 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 187.0018 LAK (High: 4799.9210 / Low: 4612.9192). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.4156 LAK (High: 4821.1101 / Low: 4810.6945).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 69.4078 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 4812.0419) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4660.9243), the exchange rate shifted by +151.1176 (+3.24%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4688.4559 | 4638.2917 | 4657.3152 |
| February | 4652.9537 | 4638.0014 | 4648.1437 |
| March | 4662.0992 | 4643.5874 | 4651.6135 |
| April | 4666.8007 | 4643.0776 | 4655.3427 |
| May | 4674.2766 | 4640.7747 | 4654.0326 |
| June | 4677.8854 | 4620.1871 | 4650.4082 |
| July | 4650.0014 | 4533.4986 | 4581.0003 |
| August | 4619.9348 | 4549.4150 | 4599.4919 |
| September | 4799.9210 | 4612.9192 | 4641.0032 |
| October | 4816.3774 | 4777.1930 | 4805.6430 |
| November | 4821.1101 | 4810.6945 | 4814.7429 |
| December | 4834.4322 | 4787.8477 | 4812.0419 |