2018 HTG to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

130.2907 LAK

YEARLY LOW

110.3145 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

124.8677 LAK

2018 HTG to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 22, valuing the pair at 130.2907. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 110.3145.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.9762 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 128.8642 to the December average rate of 112.3838, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 130.2907 was down 4.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 136.8416, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 651,453 LAK

2017 Average 633,338 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 551,573 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 99,880.85 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

131.0711

110.6849

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 128.6654, compared to 121.0700 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.5954 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 128.6654

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 121.0700

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 6.1010 LAK (High: 116.4155 / Low: 110.3145). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8998 LAK (High: 129.7127 / Low: 128.8129).

December Spread (Volatile) ±6.1010

February Spread (Stable) ±0.8998

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 5.2498 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.2498

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 129.1208) against the same month in 2017 (average: 118.3966), the exchange rate shifted by +10.7241 (+9.06%).

2018 Avg (May) 129.1208

2017 Avg (May) 118.3966

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	130.2455	126.5335	128.8642
February	129.7127	128.8129	129.3722
March	129.6248	127.9498	128.7964
April	129.2447	127.4796	128.2603
May	130.2907	127.7318	129.1208
June	129.7842	125.9409	127.5787
July	129.5003	124.6606	126.9079
August	127.8716	122.7415	126.0495
September	123.4992	121.8111	122.7926
October	122.2711	118.7255	120.6529
November	120.0929	115.8921	117.6336
December	116.4155	110.3145	112.3838