2018 LAK to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0161 JMD

YEARLY LOW

0.0146 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0153 JMD

2018 LAK to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LAK to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 0.0161. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 0.0146.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0149 to the December average rate of 0.0150, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0161 was down 0.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0162, 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 81 JMD

2017 Average 78 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 73 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.57 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0161

0.0147

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to JMD 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 0.0152, compared to 0.0155 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0152

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0155

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0009 JMD (High: 0.0159 / Low: 0.0150). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 JMD (High: 0.0150 / Low: 0.0148).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0160) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0156), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+2.22%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0160

2017 Avg (September) 0.0156

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0150	0.0148	0.0149
February	0.0153	0.0150	0.0151
March	0.0155	0.0151	0.0153
April	0.0152	0.0149	0.0150
May	0.0152	0.0149	0.0150
June	0.0157	0.0151	0.0154
July	0.0158	0.0153	0.0155
August	0.0161	0.0158	0.0160
September	0.0161	0.0158	0.0160
October	0.0159	0.0150	0.0155
November	0.0150	0.0146	0.0148
December	0.0151	0.0148	0.0150