2018 DOP to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

173.1897 LAK

YEARLY LOW

167.3188 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

169.7485 LAK

2018 DOP to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 173.1897. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 167.3188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.8709 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 171.3960 to the December average rate of 169.6241, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 173.1897 was down 2.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 177.1950, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 865,948 LAK

2017 Average 868,248 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 836,594 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,354.37 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

171.7433

167.5757

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 169.1913, compared to 170.3058 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1145 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 169.1913

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 170.3058

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 3.1291 LAK (High: 173.1897 / Low: 170.0606). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0863 LAK (High: 168.4051 / Low: 167.3188).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.1291

April Spread (Stable) ±1.0863

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.7659 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7659

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 170.7700) against the same month in 2017 (average: 174.4087), the exchange rate shifted by -3.6388 (-2.09%).

2018 Avg (October) 170.7700

2017 Avg (October) 174.4087

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	172.7041	170.5951	171.3960
February	170.9286	168.2098	169.6301
March	169.0413	167.3275	168.1573
April	168.4051	167.3188	167.9230
May	169.4298	167.8650	168.5032
June	170.6754	168.7088	169.5384
July	170.5966	168.8186	169.7483
August	171.2391	169.5234	170.3606
September	171.2585	170.0328	170.4336
October	173.1897	170.0606	170.7700
November	171.6896	169.8807	170.8982
December	171.5175	168.6873	169.6241