YEARLY HIGH
0.0033 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.0032 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0033 ETB

2018 LAK to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LAK to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.0033. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 0.0032.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0001 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0033 to the December average rate of 0.0033, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0033 was up 0.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0033, 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 17 ETB
2017 Average 15 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 16 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.55 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0033
0.0032
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to ETB 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 0.0033, compared to 0.0033 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0033
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0033

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0001 ETB (High: 0.0033 / Low: 0.0033). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ETB (High: 0.0033 / Low: 0.0033).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0033) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0028), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+18.82%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0033
2017 Avg (January) 0.0028

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0033 0.0033 0.0033
February 0.0033 0.0033 0.0033
March 0.0033 0.0033 0.0033
April 0.0033 0.0033 0.0033
May 0.0033 0.0033 0.0033
June 0.0033 0.0033 0.0033
July 0.0033 0.0032 0.0033
August 0.0033 0.0032 0.0033
September 0.0033 0.0032 0.0033
October 0.0033 0.0032 0.0033
November 0.0033 0.0033 0.0033
December 0.0033 0.0033 0.0033