2018 LAK to IDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7958 IDR

YEARLY LOW

1.6008 IDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6823 IDR

2018 LAK to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LAK to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 1.7958. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 1.6008.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1950 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6135 to the December average rate of 1.6986, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7958 was up 7.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6690, 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 8,979 IDR

2017 Average 8,140 IDR

Yearly Trough Low 8,004 IDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 974.97 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.7978

1.5968

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to IDR 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 1.6527, compared to 1.7118 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0590 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6527

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7118

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0932 IDR (High: 1.7703 / Low: 1.6771). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0094 IDR (High: 1.6964 / Low: 1.6870).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0932

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0094

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0637 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0637

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1.7811) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6267), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1544 (+9.49%).

2018 Avg (October) 1.7811

2017 Avg (October) 1.6267

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6342	1.6008	1.6135
February	1.6524	1.6154	1.6367
March	1.6642	1.6533	1.6575
April	1.6721	1.6553	1.6611
May	1.7001	1.6603	1.6820
June	1.6856	1.6506	1.6655
July	1.7104	1.6849	1.6942
August	1.6966	1.6829	1.6883
September	1.6964	1.6870	1.6911
October	1.7958	1.7114	1.7811
November	1.7703	1.6771	1.7173
December	1.7102	1.6648	1.6986