2018 AWG to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AWG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |