YEARLY HIGH
0.2336 LAK
YEARLY LOW
0.1923 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2078 LAK

2018 IRR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IRR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.2336. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 0.1923.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0413 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2306 to the December average rate of 0.2023, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2336 was down 14.69% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2738, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,168 LAK
2017 Average 1,244 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 962 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 206.32 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2342
0.1911
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR 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 0.2170, compared to 0.1987 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0183 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2170
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1987

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0248 LAK (High: 0.2228 / Low: 0.1980). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 LAK (High: 0.1976 / Low: 0.1970).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0248
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0153 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2306) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2563), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0257 (-10.02%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2306
2017 Avg (January) 0.2563

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2336 0.2247 0.2306
February 0.2248 0.2227 0.2239
March 0.2226 0.2204 0.2214
April 0.2224 0.2199 0.2215
May 0.2228 0.1980 0.2063
June 0.1991 0.1971 0.1982
July 0.1978 0.1924 0.1947
August 0.1975 0.1923 0.1960
September 0.1976 0.1970 0.1974
October 0.2012 0.1974 0.2006
November 0.2012 0.1994 0.2010
December 0.2032 0.2000 0.2023