YEARLY HIGH
0.0216 DJF
YEARLY LOW
0.0207 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0211 DJF

2018 LAK to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LAK to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.0216. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.0207.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0215 to the December average rate of 0.0208, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0216 was down 3.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0223, 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 108 DJF
2017 Average 109 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 104 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.34 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0216
0.0208
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to DJF 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 0.0213, compared to 0.0209 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0213
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0209

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0003 DJF (High: 0.0214 / Low: 0.0211). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 DJF (High: 0.0214 / Low: 0.0213).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0215) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0220), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-2.34%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0215
2017 Avg (January) 0.0220

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0216 0.0214 0.0215
February 0.0215 0.0213 0.0214
March 0.0214 0.0213 0.0213
April 0.0214 0.0212 0.0213
May 0.0214 0.0212 0.0213
June 0.0214 0.0211 0.0212
July 0.0213 0.0211 0.0211
August 0.0211 0.0209 0.0210
September 0.0210 0.0209 0.0209
October 0.0210 0.0208 0.0209
November 0.0210 0.0208 0.0208
December 0.0209 0.0207 0.0208