YEARLY HIGH
4256.8707 LAK
YEARLY LOW
4118.0735 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4186.5528 LAK

2018 BZD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BZD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 4256.8707. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 4118.0735.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 138.7972 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4135.8055 to the December average rate of 4239.6820, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4256.8707 was up 2.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 4165.5394, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,284,353 LAK
2017 Average 20,432,505 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 20,590,367 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 693,986.09 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4255.0820
4116.1301
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 4142.9786, compared to 4230.1271 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 87.1485 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4142.9786
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4230.1271

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 56.8793 LAK (High: 4201.9934 / Low: 4145.1140). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.2981 LAK (High: 4241.2947 / Low: 4227.9966).

June Spread (Volatile) ±56.8793
September Spread (Stable) ±13.2981

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 8.0961 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.0961

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 4239.6820) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4139.2225), the exchange rate shifted by +100.4594 (+2.43%).

2018 Avg (December) 4239.6820
2017 Avg (December) 4139.2225

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4163.6435 4118.7830 4135.8055
February 4132.0751 4118.0735 4127.7094
March 4152.1339 4123.7262 4131.5532
April 4144.2978 4123.3998 4134.2581
May 4171.7882 4131.9223 4151.6995
June 4201.9934 4145.1140 4176.8456
July 4208.7252 4161.5055 4192.4705
August 4240.6725 4198.6761 4225.5580
September 4241.2947 4227.9966 4237.7522
October 4253.5758 4218.6944 4243.5027
November 4254.4531 4236.2321 4241.7971
December 4256.8707 4216.1820 4239.6820