2018 INR to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

131.3908 LAK

YEARLY LOW

114.4197 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

123.2921 LAK

2018 INR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the INR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 131.3908. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 114.4197.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.9711 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 130.5928 to the December average rate of 120.8339, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 131.3908 was up 0.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 130.6980, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 32,847,707 LAK

2017 Average 31,575,372 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 28,604,926 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,242,781.20 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

132.0712

114.3303

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 126.8349, compared to 119.7492 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.0857 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 126.8349

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 119.7492

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 6.0072 LAK (High: 122.5626 / Low: 116.5554). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0745 LAK (High: 128.2919 / Low: 127.2174).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.0072

March Spread (Stable) ±1.0745

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 3.9623 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9623

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 130.5928) against the same month in 2017 (average: 119.2404), the exchange rate shifted by +11.3524 (+9.52%).

2018 Avg (January) 130.5928

2017 Avg (January) 119.2404

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	131.3908	129.4046	130.5928
February	129.9291	127.2602	128.7569
March	128.2919	127.2174	127.6503
April	128.0829	124.2495	126.5380
May	124.9888	121.7959	123.5934
June	125.4784	121.9631	123.8781
July	123.2969	121.7492	122.7018
August	123.5592	119.8513	122.0936
September	120.0169	116.8086	118.1313
October	116.7863	114.4197	115.8087
November	122.5626	116.5554	118.9261
December	123.2386	117.7622	120.8339