YEARLY HIGH
0.0048 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0022 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0033 ARS

2018 LAK to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LAK to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 0.0048. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0022.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0023 to the December average rate of 0.0044, the exchange rate registered a net change of 93.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0048 was up 110.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0023, 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 24 ARS
2017 Average 10 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 11 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.17 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0048
0.0021
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to ARS 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 0.0026, compared to 0.0041 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0026
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0041

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0013 ARS (High: 0.0045 / Low: 0.0032). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ARS (High: 0.0025 / Low: 0.0024).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0045) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0021), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+118.08%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0045
2017 Avg (September) 0.0021

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0024 0.0022 0.0023
February 0.0024 0.0023 0.0024
March 0.0025 0.0024 0.0024
April 0.0025 0.0024 0.0024
May 0.0030 0.0025 0.0028
June 0.0034 0.0030 0.0032
July 0.0034 0.0032 0.0033
August 0.0045 0.0032 0.0035
September 0.0048 0.0043 0.0045
October 0.0046 0.0042 0.0043
November 0.0046 0.0041 0.0043
December 0.0045 0.0043 0.0044