YEARLY HIGH
12098.0183 LAK
YEARLY LOW
11643.8482 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
11863.6828 LAK

2018 JOD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JOD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 12098.0183. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 11643.8482.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 454.1701 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11713.1813 to the December average rate of 12042.3386, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12098.0183 was up 2.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 11813.9467, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 60,490,091 LAK
2017 Average 57,943,883 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 58,219,241 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,270,850.53 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12076.8780
11662.4058
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 11736.6065, compared to 11990.7591 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 254.1526 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11736.6065
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11990.7591

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 146.9001 LAK (High: 11896.6577 / Low: 11749.7576). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 39.2101 LAK (High: 11713.6647 / Low: 11674.4546).

June Spread (Volatile) ±146.9001
February Spread (Stable) ±39.2101

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 16.2362 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.2362

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 12042.3386) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11732.8764), the exchange rate shifted by +309.4623 (+2.64%).

2018 Avg (December) 12042.3386
2017 Avg (December) 11732.8764

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11762.4725 11643.8482 11713.1813
February 11713.6647 11674.4546 11696.9451
March 11722.1273 11671.2685 11705.5851
April 11741.9726 11666.5704 11711.2882
May 11812.6996 11724.7401 11762.7922
June 11896.6577 11749.7576 11829.8468
July 11896.3556 11796.8190 11876.0064
August 12012.9932 11897.3503 11964.5950
September 12024.6820 11975.9552 12003.2406
October 12053.8185 11949.9142 12019.1331
November 12052.0475 11943.7649 12039.2406
December 12098.0183 11980.2171 12042.3386