2018 BGN to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5310.1601 LAK

YEARLY LOW

4899.4782 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

5082.9686 LAK

2018 BGN to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BGN to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 5310.1601. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 4899.4782.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 410.6819 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5184.6543 to the December average rate of 4971.1357, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5310.1601 was up 3.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 5115.4526, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,550,800 LAK

2017 Average 23,757,049 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 24,497,391 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,053,409.51 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5268.0086

4935.3715

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 5155.4685, compared to 5010.4687 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 144.9997 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5155.4685

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5010.4687

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 205.1332 LAK (High: 5283.8899 / Low: 5078.7566). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 55.9398 LAK (High: 5068.8225 / Low: 5012.8827).

January Spread (Volatile) ±205.1332

July Spread (Stable) ±55.9398

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 167.7470 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -167.7470

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 5240.2888) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4424.3326), the exchange rate shifted by +815.9563 (+18.44%).

2018 Avg (February) 5240.2888

2017 Avg (February) 4424.3326

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	5283.8899	5078.7566	5184.6543
February	5310.1601	5177.6001	5240.2888
March	5285.9954	5200.4152	5234.0609
April	5262.7521	5141.5538	5214.2871
May	5106.8028	4949.8482	5046.5401
June	5058.2164	4974.2570	5012.9795
July	5068.8225	5012.8827	5036.6946
August	5103.2065	4936.7133	5008.5238
September	5126.2484	5039.6425	5074.8673
October	5054.9332	4947.7499	5008.4998
November	5005.4184	4899.4782	4963.0912
December	5005.4770	4931.4099	4971.1357