2018 GMD to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

179.0001 LAK

YEARLY LOW

170.6453 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

175.0806 LAK

2018 GMD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 29, valuing the pair at 179.0001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 170.6453.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.3548 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 173.1733 to the December average rate of 172.7811, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 179.0001 was down 5.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 190.0008, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 895,001 LAK

2017 Average 897,295 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 853,226 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,774.06 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

178.4818

171.7885

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 175.7939, compared to 174.3674 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4265 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 175.7939

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 174.3674

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 4.9720 LAK (High: 177.5747 / Low: 172.6027). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2855 LAK (High: 177.6930 / Low: 176.4075).

September Spread (Volatile) ±4.9720

May Spread (Stable) ±1.2855

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.1830 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1830

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 177.9240) against the same month in 2017 (average: 178.5334), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6094 (-0.34%).

2018 Avg (June) 177.9240

2017 Avg (June) 178.5334

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	174.7609	170.6453	173.1733
February	176.0339	173.2495	175.3011
March	176.0593	173.9644	175.4761
April	176.6281	174.9623	175.9508
May	177.6930	176.4075	176.9378
June	179.0001	176.5460	177.9240
July	178.8120	174.1913	176.6576
August	177.4364	175.1715	176.4921
September	177.5747	172.6027	175.5293
October	173.0791	171.1100	172.3463
November	172.8495	170.8326	172.3979
December	173.4234	171.7345	172.7811