2018 CAD to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6772.0803 LAK

YEARLY LOW

6262.0735 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

6496.1037 LAK

2018 CAD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 6772.0803. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 6262.0735.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 510.0068 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6686.2636 to the December average rate of 6355.1173, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6772.0803 was down 1.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 6876.5996, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33,860,401 LAK

2017 Average 31,700,791 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 31,310,367 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,550,034.02 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6719.3782

6322.0027

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 6518.5308, compared to 6473.6766 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 44.8542 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6518.5308

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6473.6766

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 301.7693 LAK (High: 6772.0803 / Low: 6470.3110). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 98.8614 LAK (High: 6529.9600 / Low: 6431.0987).

February Spread (Volatile) ±301.7693

May Spread (Stable) ±98.8614

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 177.1948 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -177.1948

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 6598.9527) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6205.0103), the exchange rate shifted by +393.9424 (+6.35%).

2018 Avg (February) 6598.9527

2017 Avg (February) 6205.0103

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6748.7176	6609.9771	6686.2636
February	6772.0803	6470.3110	6598.9527
March	6479.0652	6341.6384	6421.7580
April	6616.2458	6435.2656	6521.3202
May	6529.9600	6431.0987	6483.2098
June	6488.8445	6306.2863	6399.6806
July	6480.6009	6362.7554	6418.0253
August	6603.1401	6438.6886	6508.4887
September	6638.5440	6468.3014	6539.5177
October	6650.0931	6488.9209	6547.4282
November	6527.8780	6422.0969	6473.4823
December	6475.4217	6262.0735	6355.1173