YEARLY HIGH
4768.6730 LAK
YEARLY LOW
4611.7287 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4696.4043 LAK

2018 AWG to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 4768.6730. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 4611.7287.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 156.9443 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4642.1248 to the December average rate of 4747.7799, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4768.6730 was up 1.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 4687.8918, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,843,365 LAK
2017 Average 22,889,722 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 23,058,644 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 784,721.38 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4759.1855
4622.3181
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 4656.9558, compared to 4735.8528 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 78.8970 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4656.9558
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4735.8528

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 58.9739 LAK (High: 4722.1005 / Low: 4663.1266). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 34.7861 LAK (High: 4758.6195 / Low: 4723.8334).

June Spread (Volatile) ±58.9739
September Spread (Stable) ±34.7861

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 8.4011 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.4011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 4747.7799) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4653.1996), the exchange rate shifted by +94.5803 (+2.03%).

2018 Avg (December) 4747.7799
2017 Avg (December) 4653.1996

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4664.2868 4617.2475 4642.1248
February 4649.8652 4611.7287 4633.7237
March 4675.6576 4639.1088 4650.7964
April 4681.6901 4627.2703 4652.9658
May 4694.5991 4643.8225 4666.7078
June 4722.1005 4663.1266 4695.4162
July 4722.2543 4678.5144 4710.8184
August 4754.1599 4706.5389 4736.2408
September 4758.6195 4723.8334 4738.0636
October 4749.8983 4710.2882 4737.3135
November 4750.5661 4706.5375 4744.9007
December 4768.6730 4722.2327 4747.7799