2018 LAK to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0902 GNF

YEARLY LOW

1.0487 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0752 GNF

2018 LAK to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LAK to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 1.0902. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 1.0487.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0415 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0838 to the December average rate of 1.0712, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0902 was down 7.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1819, 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 5,451 GNF

2017 Average 5,552 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 5,244 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 207.69 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0877

1.0620

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to GNF 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 1.0827, compared to 1.0677 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0149 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0827

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0677

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0260 GNF (High: 1.0747 / Low: 1.0487). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 GNF (High: 1.0890 / Low: 1.0829).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0260

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

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 0.0083 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.0854) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1533), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0678 (-5.88%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.0854

2017 Avg (February) 1.1533

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0889	1.0780	1.0838
February	1.0902	1.0837	1.0854
March	1.0890	1.0829	1.0851
April	1.0891	1.0807	1.0856
May	1.0841	1.0740	1.0804
June	1.0841	1.0698	1.0758
July	1.0860	1.0695	1.0740
August	1.0747	1.0487	1.0657
September	1.0722	1.0612	1.0642
October	1.0763	1.0605	1.0650
November	1.0743	1.0626	1.0665
December	1.0812	1.0631	1.0712