2018 JMD to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

68.3625 LAK

YEARLY LOW

61.9517 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

65.3648 LAK

2018 JMD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 68.3625. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 61.9517.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.4108 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 66.9227 to the December average rate of 66.8523, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 68.3625 was up 2.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 66.8509, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 341,813 LAK

2017 Average 320,328 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 309,759 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,054.03 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

68.0071

62.0334

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 65.9972, compared to 64.7325 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2647 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 65.9972

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 64.7325

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 3.6042 LAK (High: 66.6133 / Low: 63.0091). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8250 LAK (High: 67.4437 / Low: 66.6187).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.6042

January Spread (Stable) ±0.8250

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.7301 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7301

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 67.5093) against the same month in 2017 (average: 65.8804), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6289 (+2.47%).

2018 Avg (November) 67.5093

2017 Avg (November) 65.8804

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	67.4437	66.6187	66.9227
February	66.7588	65.3609	66.0133
March	66.0593	64.7046	65.2620
April	66.9063	65.8897	66.5859
May	66.9529	65.9763	66.4560
June	66.1175	63.6528	64.7433
July	65.1731	63.1927	64.3482
August	63.2054	62.0907	62.6181
September	63.3267	61.9517	62.5312
October	66.6133	63.0091	64.5361
November	68.3625	66.6451	67.5093
December	67.7260	66.2637	66.8523