2018 KGS to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

125.2108 LAK

YEARLY LOW

119.3006 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

123.0118 LAK

2018 KGS to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 125.2108. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 119.3006.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9102 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 120.3854 to the December average rate of 124.3973, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 125.2108 was down 15.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 148.0937, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 626,054 LAK

2017 Average 597,813 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 596,503 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,550.76 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

125.4976

119.9207

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 121.6346, compared to 124.3889 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7543 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 121.6346

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 124.3889

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 2.2269 LAK (High: 121.5276 / Low: 119.3006). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3896 LAK (High: 125.2108 / Low: 124.8212).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.2269

September Spread (Stable) ±0.3896

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.5695 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5695

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 125.0329) against the same month in 2017 (average: 121.1067), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9262 (+3.24%).

2018 Avg (September) 125.0329

2017 Avg (September) 121.1067

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	121.5276	119.3006	120.3854
February	122.0390	120.3976	121.4389
March	122.0690	121.4949	121.7932
April	121.7410	121.0001	121.4996
May	122.8337	120.7254	121.7549
June	123.8847	121.9797	122.9356
July	123.8423	122.6405	123.5066
August	125.0891	123.8849	124.6023
September	125.2108	124.8212	125.0329
October	125.0577	123.7826	124.4634
November	124.4942	123.3409	124.3310
December	124.9280	123.7114	124.3973