YEARLY HIGH
8991.9740 LAK
YEARLY LOW
8289.4214 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
8608.9969 LAK

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 44,959,870 LAK
2017 Average 41,764,841 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 41,447,107 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,512,762.91 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

8932.9097
8318.1375
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8620.4309
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8597.5628

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±461.7922
July Spread (Stable) ±129.6342

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -216.2218

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (February) 8881.6787
2017 Avg (February) 8116.7585

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