YEARLY HIGH
0.0585 AMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0565 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0574 AMD

2018 LAK to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LAK to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.0585. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 0.0565.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0581 to the December average rate of 0.0567, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0585 was down 3.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0608, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 292 AMD
2017 Average 294 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 282 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.04 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0582
0.0566
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to AMD 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 0.0579, compared to 0.0569 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0579
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0569

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0008 AMD (High: 0.0584 / Low: 0.0576). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 AMD (High: 0.0580 / Low: 0.0577).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0581) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0598), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0017 (-2.86%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0581
2017 Avg (January) 0.0598

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0585 0.0578 0.0581
February 0.0583 0.0578 0.0580
March 0.0580 0.0577 0.0579
April 0.0583 0.0576 0.0579
May 0.0584 0.0576 0.0580
June 0.0579 0.0571 0.0575
July 0.0574 0.0569 0.0571
August 0.0570 0.0566 0.0568
September 0.0570 0.0565 0.0568
October 0.0573 0.0566 0.0569
November 0.0572 0.0566 0.0569
December 0.0572 0.0565 0.0567