YEARLY HIGH
2.5559 KMF
YEARLY LOW
0.0475 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0565 KMF

2018 LAK to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LAK to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 2.5559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.0475.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5084 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0485 to the December average rate of 0.0506, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.5559 was up 4284.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0583, 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 12,779 KMF
2017 Average 266 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 237 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,542.00 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1428
0.0394
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to KMF 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 0.0488, compared to 0.0642 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0153 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0488
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0642

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 2.5056 KMF (High: 2.5559 / Low: 0.0503). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 KMF (High: 0.0510 / Low: 0.0503).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.5056
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0835 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0835

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.1341) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0505), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0837 (+165.87%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.1341
2017 Avg (November) 0.0505

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0497 0.0475 0.0485
February 0.0486 0.0475 0.0480
March 0.0486 0.0477 0.0481
April 0.0489 0.0478 0.0483
May 0.0507 0.0487 0.0498
June 0.0507 0.0498 0.0503
July 0.0504 0.0497 0.0500
August 0.0510 0.0499 0.0503
September 0.0500 0.0490 0.0496
October 0.0509 0.0498 0.0503
November 2.5559 0.0503 0.1341
December 0.0510 0.0503 0.0506