2018 BRL to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2637.7535 LAK

YEARLY LOW

2024.7872 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

2318.5497 LAK

2018 BRL to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 2637.7535. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 2024.7872.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 612.9663 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2591.1455 to the December average rate of 2196.8841, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2637.7535 was down 1.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 2690.6505, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 65,943,837 LAK

2017 Average 64,381,150 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 50,619,680 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,324,157.34 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2642.3374

2028.0346

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 2440.0219, compared to 2197.0774 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 242.9445 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2440.0219

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2197.0774

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 228.2221 LAK (High: 2280.6355 / Low: 2052.4134). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 45.4946 LAK (High: 2224.4581 / Low: 2178.9635).

August Spread (Volatile) ±228.2221

December Spread (Stable) ±45.4946

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 140.0187 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -140.0187

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2591.1455) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2539.6949), the exchange rate shifted by +51.4506 (+2.03%).

2018 Avg (January) 2591.1455

2017 Avg (January) 2539.6949

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2637.7535	2505.6377	2591.1455
February	2621.6107	2517.6491	2555.4256
March	2585.9999	2496.5801	2531.8080
April	2515.8196	2373.5352	2439.0334
May	2374.1637	2226.1347	2299.0147
June	2259.4300	2146.6277	2223.7042
July	2285.0038	2145.5276	2206.9768
August	2280.6355	2052.4134	2167.6638
September	2119.1973	2024.7872	2079.2265
October	2344.5436	2120.8414	2269.9155
November	2313.8125	2168.1219	2261.7978
December	2224.4581	2178.9635	2196.8841