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