YEARLY HIGH
6744.6915 LAK
YEARLY LOW
5983.4157 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
6291.2965 LAK

2018 AUD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 6744.6915. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 5983.4157.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 761.2759 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6611.8236 to the December average rate of 6119.4489, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6744.6915 was up 0.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 6694.3937, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33,723,458 LAK
2017 Average 31,518,343 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 29,917,078 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,806,379.37 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6667.4263
6000.1941
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 6422.4948, compared to 6160.0982 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 262.3966 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6422.4948
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6160.0982

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 321.7877 LAK (High: 6329.6021 / Low: 6007.8144). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 112.6688 LAK (High: 6299.3620 / Low: 6186.6932).

December Spread (Volatile) ±321.7877
July Spread (Stable) ±112.6688

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 98.2149 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -98.2149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 6611.8236) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6053.4314), the exchange rate shifted by +558.3923 (+9.22%).

2018 Avg (January) 6611.8236
2017 Avg (January) 6053.4314

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6744.6915 6473.1849 6611.8236
February 6674.8486 6447.3807 6528.9293
March 6542.3434 6356.1479 6439.2511
April 6468.1906 6270.1764 6381.0774
May 6343.7192 6208.8413 6282.8626
June 6420.7574 6171.7188 6291.0249
July 6299.3620 6186.6932 6240.5756
August 6275.6807 6128.1517 6220.3977
September 6214.8187 6055.7435 6132.0684
October 6158.9678 5983.4157 6055.7968
November 6270.5673 6123.8925 6192.3017
December 6329.6021 6007.8144 6119.4489