2018 GYD to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

41.2152 LAK

YEARLY LOW

39.7513 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

40.4102 LAK

2018 GYD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 41.2152. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 39.7513.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4639 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.1402 to the December average rate of 40.8732, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 41.2152 was up 1.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 40.5483, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 206,076 LAK

2017 Average 198,150 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 198,756 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,319.39 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

40.9788

39.8576

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 40.0955, compared to 40.7249 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6294 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.0955

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.7249

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.8016 LAK (High: 41.0001 / Low: 40.1985). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1439 LAK (High: 40.9650 / Low: 40.8210).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.8016

November Spread (Stable) ±0.1439

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1560 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1560

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 40.8252) against the same month in 2017 (average: 40.0608), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7643 (+1.91%).

2018 Avg (October) 40.8252

2017 Avg (October) 40.0608

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	40.5244	39.9363	40.1402
February	40.1681	39.9548	40.0582
March	40.2286	39.9344	40.1105
April	40.2636	39.8199	40.1069
May	40.3339	39.7513	39.9510
June	40.4511	40.0312	40.2062
July	41.0001	40.1985	40.3687
August	40.9047	40.2264	40.6361
September	40.8907	40.5347	40.7611
October	41.2152	40.5502	40.8252
November	40.9650	40.8210	40.8853
December	41.1564	40.7262	40.8732