2018 GNF to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9536 LAK

YEARLY LOW

0.9172 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9301 LAK

2018 GNF to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GNF to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 0.9536. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 0.9172.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0363 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9227 to the December average rate of 0.9336, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9536 was up 1.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9358, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,768 LAK

2017 Average 4,506 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 4,586 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 181.65 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9416

0.9193

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.9237, compared to 0.9366 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0129 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9237

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9366

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0231 LAK (High: 0.9536 / Low: 0.9305). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 LAK (High: 0.9234 / Low: 0.9183).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0231

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.9384) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9267), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0117 (+1.27%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.9384

2017 Avg (August) 0.9267

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9277	0.9183	0.9227
February	0.9228	0.9172	0.9213
March	0.9234	0.9183	0.9216
April	0.9253	0.9182	0.9212
May	0.9311	0.9224	0.9256
June	0.9347	0.9224	0.9296
July	0.9350	0.9208	0.9311
August	0.9536	0.9305	0.9384
September	0.9423	0.9327	0.9397
October	0.9430	0.9292	0.9390
November	0.9411	0.9308	0.9377
December	0.9406	0.9249	0.9336