YEARLY HIGH
0.0084 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.0080 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0081 KGS

2018 LAK to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LAK to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.0084. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 24, dropping to 0.0080.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0083 to the December average rate of 0.0080, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0084 was down 3.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0087, 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 42 KGS
2017 Average 42 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 40 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.98 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0083
0.0080
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to KGS 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 0.0082, compared to 0.0080 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0082
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0080

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0002 KGS (High: 0.0084 / Low: 0.0082). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 KGS (High: 0.0080 / Low: 0.0080).

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

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0083) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0085), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-2.77%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0083
2017 Avg (January) 0.0085

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0084 0.0082 0.0083
February 0.0083 0.0082 0.0082
March 0.0082 0.0082 0.0082
April 0.0083 0.0082 0.0082
May 0.0083 0.0081 0.0082
June 0.0082 0.0081 0.0081
July 0.0082 0.0081 0.0081
August 0.0081 0.0080 0.0080
September 0.0080 0.0080 0.0080
October 0.0081 0.0080 0.0080
November 0.0081 0.0080 0.0080
December 0.0081 0.0080 0.0080