YEARLY HIGH
2.5227 STD
YEARLY LOW
2.3706 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4536 STD

2018 LAK to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LAK to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 2.5227. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 2.3706.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1522 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4297 to the December average rate of 2.4630, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.5227 was down 13.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.9003, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,614 STD
2017 Average 13,225 STD
Yearly Trough Low 11,853 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 760.77 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

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LAK to STD 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 2.4335, compared to 2.4738 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0403 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4335
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4738

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0835 STD (High: 2.4613 / Low: 2.3778). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 STD (High: 2.4751 / Low: 2.4674).

January Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0835
September Spread (Stable) Âą0.0077

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0375 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0375

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 2.4820) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.7268), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2447 (-8.98%).

2018 Avg (May) 2.4820
2017 Avg (May) 2.7268

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Month High Low Average
January 2.4613 2.3778 2.4297
February 2.4150 2.3706 2.3922
March 2.4064 2.3838 2.3958
April 2.4141 2.3869 2.3995
May 2.5227 2.4460 2.4820
June 2.5178 2.4839 2.5017
July 2.5051 2.4771 2.4910
August 2.4934 2.4698 2.4794
September 2.4751 2.4674 2.4709
October 2.4932 2.4614 2.4740
November 2.4841 2.4618 2.4644
December 2.4765 2.4524 2.4630