YEARLY HIGH
48.2224 LAK
YEARLY LOW
46.2835 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.3352 LAK

2018 DJF to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DJF to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 48.2224. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 46.2835.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9389 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.5096 to the December average rate of 48.0094, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 48.2224 was up 3.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 46.8017, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 241,112 LAK
2017 Average 229,846 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 231,418 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,694.49 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

48.1594
46.3596
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 46.8750, compared to 47.7955 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9204 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.8750
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.7955

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.5857 LAK (High: 47.4199 / Low: 46.8343). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2037 LAK (High: 46.9681 / Low: 46.7644).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.5857
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 48.0094) against the same month in 2017 (average: 46.5516), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4579 (+3.13%).

2018 Avg (December) 48.0094
2017 Avg (December) 46.5516

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 46.6506 46.2835 46.5096
February 46.9209 46.4784 46.7336
March 46.9681 46.7644 46.8869
April 47.0984 46.8061 46.9735
May 47.1589 46.7854 46.9776
June 47.4199 46.8343 47.1690
July 47.4847 47.0153 47.3509
August 47.8733 47.4158 47.6868
September 47.9300 47.6617 47.8387
October 48.0462 47.6186 47.9024
November 48.0354 47.6009 47.9845
December 48.2224 47.7528 48.0094