2018 ETB to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

309.7699 LAK

YEARLY LOW

299.6139 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

304.2411 LAK

2018 ETB to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 309.7699. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 299.6139.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.1560 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 302.7680 to the December average rate of 303.1182, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 309.7699 was down 15.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 365.0621, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,548,850 LAK

2017 Average 1,722,374 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 1,498,070 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,779.94 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

307.7951

301.1932

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 302.7884, compared to 305.6938 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.9054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 302.7884

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 305.6938

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 6.6150 LAK (High: 306.9665 / Low: 300.3515). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5873 LAK (High: 302.7484 / Low: 301.1611).

December Spread (Volatile) ±6.6150

March Spread (Stable) ±1.5873

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.9830 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9830

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 307.2449) against the same month in 2017 (average: 353.1172), the exchange rate shifted by -45.8723 (-12.99%).

2018 Avg (September) 307.2449

2017 Avg (September) 353.1172

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	305.5284	299.6139	302.7680
February	303.4460	300.9973	301.7434
March	302.7484	301.1611	301.8965
April	303.3197	300.8657	302.3670
May	304.6165	302.1298	303.2742
June	306.1788	303.8272	304.6813
July	308.1549	302.5991	305.6347
August	309.0156	304.5168	307.1705
September	309.7699	304.4365	307.2449
October	308.4367	303.5625	305.8932
November	306.4625	303.5524	305.1012
December	306.9665	300.3515	303.1182