2018 BAM to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5298.3111 LAK

YEARLY LOW

4916.9798 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

5087.8145 LAK

2018 BAM to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 5298.3111. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 4916.9798.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 381.3313 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5179.8561 to the December average rate of 4973.7788, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5298.3111 was up 3.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 5114.0251, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,491,555 LAK

2017 Average 23,750,807 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 24,584,899 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,906,656.45 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5267.7695

4947.0524

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 5156.2441, compared to 5019.3849 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 136.8592 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5156.2441

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5019.3849

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 215.9925 LAK (High: 5290.2731 / Low: 5074.2806). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 86.2979 LAK (High: 5012.4092 / Low: 4926.1112).

January Spread (Volatile) ±215.9925

December Spread (Stable) ±86.2979

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 172.3648 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -172.3648

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 5241.0431) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4426.9287), the exchange rate shifted by +814.1144 (+18.39%).

2018 Avg (February) 5241.0431

2017 Avg (February) 4426.9287

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	5290.2731	5074.2806	5179.8561
February	5298.3111	5184.1448	5241.0431
March	5271.4272	5170.0505	5233.9058
April	5257.7067	5146.1307	5221.2319
May	5136.4235	4947.3991	5048.8671
June	5066.9925	4960.2736	5012.5605
July	5173.5615	4999.3719	5046.8513
August	5094.3872	4931.7256	5014.2813
September	5199.0359	5036.6558	5092.4106
October	5121.2017	4949.9607	5010.5030
November	5127.2611	4916.9798	4978.4843
December	5012.4092	4926.1112	4973.7788