2018 GTQ to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1138.6292 LAK

YEARLY LOW

1099.3225 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1118.9694 LAK

2018 GTQ to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 1138.6292. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 23, dropping to 1099.3225.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 39.3066 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1130.5293 to the December average rate of 1105.2314, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1138.6292 was down 1.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 1150.3073, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,693,146 LAK

2017 Average 5,590,446 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 5,496,613 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 196,533.21 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1134.0757

1100.9782

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 1123.7311, compared to 1114.2077 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.5234 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1123.7311

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1114.2077

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 23.7604 LAK (High: 1126.7007 / Low: 1102.9403). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8910 LAK (High: 1128.8787 / Low: 1124.9877).

September Spread (Volatile) ±23.7604

February Spread (Stable) ±3.8910

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 18.5516 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -18.5516

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1130.5293) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1079.8815), the exchange rate shifted by +50.6478 (+4.69%).

2018 Avg (January) 1130.5293

2017 Avg (January) 1079.8815

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1138.6292	1126.0344	1130.5293
February	1128.8787	1124.9877	1127.2273
March	1126.2686	1117.8675	1121.7307
April	1123.4470	1117.3860	1120.7254
May	1123.7424	1118.9282	1121.5201
June	1126.5082	1112.3163	1120.6541
July	1126.8649	1116.3715	1124.1560
August	1138.2275	1124.9351	1131.3175
September	1126.7007	1102.9403	1112.7659
October	1107.5759	1099.3225	1103.7363
November	1111.7421	1105.6726	1108.0390
December	1109.8299	1099.4166	1105.2314