2018 KMF to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 KMF to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the KMF to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 21.0597. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.3913.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.6684 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.6022 to the December average rate of 19.7522, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 21.0597 was down 1.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 21.4431, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KMF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
KMF 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 20.4811, compared to 19.7971 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6841 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 19.4954 LAK (High: 19.8866 / Low: 0.3913). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2725 LAK (High: 19.8611 / Low: 19.5886).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.7951 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 20.6022) against the same month in 2017 (average: 17.5431), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0592 (+17.44%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.0597 | 20.1258 | 20.6022 |
| February | 21.0454 | 20.5957 | 20.8149 |
| March | 20.9746 | 20.5698 | 20.7926 |
| April | 20.9060 | 20.4319 | 20.7029 |
| May | 20.5207 | 19.7420 | 20.0790 |
| June | 20.0807 | 19.7290 | 19.8953 |
| July | 20.1159 | 19.8287 | 20.0035 |
| August | 20.0473 | 19.6025 | 19.8741 |
| September | 20.4177 | 19.9921 | 20.1525 |
| October | 20.0750 | 19.6355 | 19.8976 |
| November | 19.8866 | 0.3913 | 19.1025 |
| December | 19.8611 | 19.5886 | 19.7522 |