YEARLY HIGH
11924.3268 LAK
YEARLY LOW
10681.5179 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
11237.0334 LAK

2018 FKP to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 11924.3268. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 10681.5179.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1242.8088 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11486.1552 to the December average rate of 10827.8136, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11924.3268 was up 5.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 11267.7262, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 59,621,634 LAK
2017 Average 52,976,478 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 53,407,590 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,214,044.16 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11768.5209
10742.2948
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 11459.7575, compared to 11014.3094 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 445.4481 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11459.7575
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11014.3094

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 589.4660 LAK (High: 11802.7658 / Low: 11213.2999). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 213.4914 LAK (High: 11243.3253 / Low: 11029.8340).

January Spread (Volatile) ±589.4660
June Spread (Stable) ±213.4914

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 446.0909 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -446.0909

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 11683.0021) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10290.0676), the exchange rate shifted by +1392.9345 (+13.54%).

2018 Avg (April) 11683.0021
2017 Avg (April) 10290.0676

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11802.7658 11213.2999 11486.1552
February 11843.9743 11423.2503 11592.5156
March 11819.0598 11432.4790 11597.6772
April 11924.3268 11456.5749 11683.0021
May 11333.0049 11106.2365 11236.9111
June 11243.3253 11029.8340 11162.2836
July 11207.5895 10988.3939 11102.2316
August 11108.3109 10809.0579 10925.6073
September 11306.3253 10961.0353 11109.6177
October 11288.8303 10858.5705 11101.2850
November 11220.7107 10880.7542 11019.3012
December 10946.2257 10681.5179 10827.8136