2018 BZD to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BZD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |