YEARLY HIGH
0.1089 KPW
YEARLY LOW
0.1049 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1069 KPW

2018 LAK to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LAK to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.1089. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.1049.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0040 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1083 to the December average rate of 0.1053, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1089 was down 3.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1123, 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 544 KPW
2017 Average 548 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 524 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.22 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1088
0.1050
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to KPW 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 0.1081, compared to 0.1058 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1081
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1058

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0013 KPW (High: 0.1080 / Low: 0.1066). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 KPW (High: 0.1058 / Low: 0.1055).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1083) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1109), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0026 (-2.34%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1083
2017 Avg (January) 0.1109

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1089 0.1078 0.1083
February 0.1087 0.1084 0.1085
March 0.1087 0.1083 0.1084
April 0.1087 0.1080 0.1083
May 0.1082 0.1074 0.1078
June 0.1080 0.1066 0.1072
July 0.1075 0.1066 0.1068
August 0.1066 0.1056 0.1060
September 0.1058 0.1055 0.1056
October 0.1062 0.1052 0.1055
November 0.1062 0.1053 0.1054
December 0.1059 0.1049 0.1053