2018 LAK to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0136 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.0126 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0131 JPY

2018 LAK to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LAK to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.0136. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 0.0126.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0134 to the December average rate of 0.0131, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0136 was down 6.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0145, 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 68 JPY

2017 Average 68 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 63 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.07 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0134

0.0127

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LAK to JPY 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 0.0131, compared to 0.0132 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0131

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0132

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0006 JPY (High: 0.0136 / Low: 0.0131). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 JPY (High: 0.0132 / Low: 0.0130).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0134) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0142), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-5.78%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0134

2017 Avg (January) 0.0142

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0136	0.0131	0.0134
February	0.0133	0.0128	0.0130
March	0.0129	0.0126	0.0128
April	0.0132	0.0127	0.0130
May	0.0133	0.0129	0.0131
June	0.0132	0.0130	0.0131
July	0.0134	0.0131	0.0132
August	0.0132	0.0129	0.0131
September	0.0134	0.0130	0.0132
October	0.0134	0.0131	0.0132
November	0.0133	0.0132	0.0133
December	0.0133	0.0128	0.0131