2018 HKD to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1097.3163 LAK

YEARLY LOW

1054.5282 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1074.0690 LAK

2018 HKD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 1097.3163. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 1054.5282.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.7881 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1062.9445 to the December average rate of 1092.6942, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1097.3163 was up 2.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 1072.9472, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 27,432,908 LAK

2017 Average 26,366,293 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 26,363,206 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,069,702.20 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1096.0908

1055.3321

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HKD 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 1062.4513, compared to 1085.6866 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 23.2353 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1062.4513

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1085.6866

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 13.0534 LAK (High: 1075.5219 / Low: 1062.4685). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.1161 LAK (High: 1062.3482 / Low: 1058.2322).

June Spread (Volatile) ±13.0534

February Spread (Stable) ±4.1161

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.1912 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1912

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1092.6942) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1065.1416), the exchange rate shifted by +27.5526 (+2.59%).

2018 Avg (December) 1092.6942

2017 Avg (December) 1065.1416

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1068.1247	1056.5552	1062.9445
February	1062.3482	1058.2322	1060.9565
March	1060.5831	1055.3495	1058.7653
April	1061.4970	1054.5282	1058.7286
May	1068.2480	1059.7717	1063.3118
June	1075.5219	1062.4685	1070.0010
July	1075.9441	1066.2349	1073.7012
August	1085.8071	1075.5245	1081.5781
September	1092.0783	1084.9126	1086.9954
October	1090.4619	1082.1107	1088.0354
November	1093.4832	1082.3616	1091.1154
December	1097.3163	1087.7424	1092.6942