2018 KPW to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.5373 LAK

YEARLY LOW

9.1832 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.3533 LAK

2018 KPW to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KPW to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 9.5373. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 9.1832.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3542 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.2350 to the December average rate of 9.4965, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.5373 was up 2.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.3068, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 47,687 LAK

2017 Average 45,658 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 45,916 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,770.79 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.5241

9.1928

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 9.2524, compared to 9.4542 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.2524

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.4542

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.1158 LAK (High: 9.3786 / Low: 9.2628). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0295 LAK (High: 9.4795 / Low: 9.4500).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1158

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0295

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 0.0145 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0145

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 9.4965) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.2461), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2505 (+2.71%).

2018 Avg (December) 9.4965

2017 Avg (December) 9.2461

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.2767	9.1832	9.2350
February	9.2292	9.1969	9.2204
March	9.2344	9.2009	9.2242
April	9.2567	9.1972	9.2324
May	9.3111	9.2431	9.2729
June	9.3786	9.2628	9.3297
July	9.3844	9.2999	9.3628
August	9.4703	9.3791	9.4334
September	9.4795	9.4500	9.4660
October	9.5025	9.4206	9.4756
November	9.5011	9.4157	9.4910
December	9.5373	9.4444	9.4965