2018 BMD to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

8583.5924 LAK

YEARLY LOW

8264.8500 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

8418.0026 LAK

2018 BMD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BMD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 8583.5924. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 8264.8500.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 318.7424 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8311.4823 to the December average rate of 8546.8801, 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 8583.5924 was up 2.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 8376.1000, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 42,917,962 LAK

2017 Average 41,092,898 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 41,324,250 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,593,711.76 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

8571.7292

8273.5402

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 8327.2018, compared to 8508.8035 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 181.6016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8327.2018

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8508.8035

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 104.2500 LAK (High: 8440.7500 / Low: 8336.5000). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 26.5479 LAK (High: 8531.5479 / Low: 8505.0000).

June Spread (Volatile) ±104.2500

September Spread (Stable) ±26.5479

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 13.0930 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -13.0930

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 8546.8801) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8321.4694), the exchange rate shifted by +225.4108 (+2.71%).

2018 Avg (December) 8546.8801

2017 Avg (December) 8321.4694

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	8349.0500	8264.8500	8311.4823
February	8306.3000	8277.2000	8298.3893
March	8311.0000	8280.8000	8301.8038
April	8331.0000	8277.4667	8309.1461
May	8380.0000	8318.7500	8345.6306
June	8440.7500	8336.5000	8396.7589
July	8446.0000	8369.8903	8426.4893
August	8523.2547	8441.2057	8490.0862
September	8531.5479	8505.0000	8519.4266
October	8552.2204	8478.5000	8528.0100
November	8551.0000	8474.1490	8541.9287
December	8583.5924	8500.0000	8546.8801