2018 KES to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 KES to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the KES to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 9, valuing the pair at 84.7074. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 80.2025.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5048 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 80.7945 to the December average rate of 83.6351, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 84.7074 was up 4.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 81.0395, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
KES to LAK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 82.2216, compared to 84.0032 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7816 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.6840 LAK (High: 84.3694 / Low: 82.6855). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5411 LAK (High: 84.7074 / Low: 84.1663).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.8711 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 84.4787) against the same month in 2017 (average: 80.4832), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9956 (+4.96%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81.2448 | 80.2025 | 80.7945 |
| February | 82.3937 | 81.3880 | 81.8323 |
| March | 82.4921 | 81.8762 | 82.0680 |
| April | 83.2036 | 81.8842 | 82.5913 |
| May | 83.2102 | 82.4118 | 82.9218 |
| June | 83.6546 | 82.6725 | 83.1218 |
| July | 84.0658 | 83.1391 | 83.7190 |
| August | 84.6425 | 83.9044 | 84.3279 |
| September | 84.7074 | 84.1663 | 84.4787 |
| October | 84.6488 | 83.9001 | 84.3649 |
| November | 84.3694 | 82.6855 | 83.4938 |
| December | 84.3201 | 82.8379 | 83.6351 |