YEARLY HIGH
21.0597 LAK
YEARLY LOW
0.3913 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.1391 LAK

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 105,298 LAK
2017 Average 94,397 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 1,956 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103,342.01 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

20.9861
18.9313
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.4811
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.7971

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

November Spread (Volatile) ±19.4954
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2725

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7951

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (January) 20.6022
2017 Avg (January) 17.5431

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