YEARLY HIGH
0.0059 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0056 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0057 GMD

2018 LAK to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LAK to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0059. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 0.0056.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0058 to the December average rate of 0.0058, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0059 was up 1.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0058, 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 29 GMD
2017 Average 28 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 28 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.37 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0058
0.0056
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to GMD 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 0.0057, compared to 0.0057 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0057
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0057

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0002 GMD (High: 0.0058 / Low: 0.0056). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 GMD (High: 0.0057 / Low: 0.0056).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0058) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0054), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+7.66%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0058
2017 Avg (January) 0.0054

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0059 0.0057 0.0058
February 0.0058 0.0057 0.0057
March 0.0057 0.0057 0.0057
April 0.0057 0.0057 0.0057
May 0.0057 0.0056 0.0057
June 0.0057 0.0056 0.0056
July 0.0057 0.0056 0.0057
August 0.0057 0.0056 0.0057
September 0.0058 0.0056 0.0057
October 0.0058 0.0058 0.0058
November 0.0059 0.0058 0.0058
December 0.0058 0.0058 0.0058