2018 CHF to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 CHF to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the CHF to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 8991.9740. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 8289.4214.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 702.5526 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8652.4144 to the December average rate of 8613.7672, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8991.9740 was up 2.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 8798.0128, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CHF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
CHF 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 8620.4309, compared to 8597.5628 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 22.8681 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 461.7922 LAK (High: 8911.0658 / Low: 8449.2736). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 129.6342 LAK (High: 8537.1520 / Low: 8407.5178).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 216.2218 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 8881.6787) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8116.7585), the exchange rate shifted by +764.9202 (+9.42%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8911.0658 | 8449.2736 | 8652.4144 |
| February | 8991.9740 | 8792.9098 | 8881.6787 |
| March | 8861.1242 | 8673.6527 | 8758.8212 |
| April | 8705.8631 | 8402.9483 | 8578.8429 |
| May | 8504.9227 | 8289.4214 | 8369.3685 |
| June | 8539.9613 | 8405.5558 | 8481.4598 |
| July | 8537.1520 | 8407.5178 | 8474.4188 |
| August | 8802.6020 | 8484.4451 | 8586.2110 |
| September | 8885.9071 | 8669.3959 | 8795.6654 |
| October | 8662.7703 | 8483.5040 | 8579.4437 |
| November | 8602.6810 | 8448.3297 | 8535.8707 |
| December | 8692.7724 | 8524.6533 | 8613.7672 |