2018 BBD to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4291.7962 LAK

YEARLY LOW

4132.4250 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

4209.0013 LAK

2018 BBD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 4291.7962. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 4132.4250.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 159.3712 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4155.7411 to the December average rate of 4273.4401, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4291.7962 was up 2.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 4188.0500, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,458,981 LAK

2017 Average 20,546,476 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 20,662,125 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 796,855.88 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4285.8646

4136.7701

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BBD 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 4163.6009, compared to 4254.4017 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 90.8008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4163.6009

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4254.4017

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 52.1250 LAK (High: 4220.3750 / Low: 4168.2500). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.2740 LAK (High: 4265.7740 / Low: 4252.5000).

June Spread (Volatile) ±52.1250

September Spread (Stable) ±13.2740

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 6.5465 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.5465

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 4273.4401) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4160.7347), the exchange rate shifted by +112.7054 (+2.71%).

2018 Avg (December) 4273.4401

2017 Avg (December) 4160.7347

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4174.5250	4132.4250	4155.7411
February	4153.1500	4138.6000	4149.1946
March	4155.5000	4140.4000	4150.9019
April	4165.5000	4138.7333	4154.5731
May	4190.0000	4159.3750	4172.8153
June	4220.3750	4168.2500	4198.3794
July	4223.0000	4184.9451	4213.2446
August	4261.6274	4220.6029	4245.0431
September	4265.7740	4252.5000	4259.7133
October	4276.1102	4239.2500	4264.0050
November	4275.5000	4237.0745	4270.9643
December	4291.7962	4250.0000	4273.4401