2018 LAK to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1348 KRW

YEARLY LOW

0.1270 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1307 KRW

2018 LAK to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LAK to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 22, valuing the pair at 0.1348. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 0.1270.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0078 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1282 to the December average rate of 0.1315, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1348 was down 9.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1490, 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 674 KRW

2017 Average 688 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 635 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.86 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1337

0.1278

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to KRW 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 0.1292, compared to 0.1322 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1292

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1322

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0064 KRW (High: 0.1337 / Low: 0.1273). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 KRW (High: 0.1293 / Low: 0.1273).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0064

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.1332) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1378), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0046 (-3.34%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.1332

2017 Avg (July) 0.1378

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1293	0.1273	0.1282
February	0.1321	0.1283	0.1301
March	0.1308	0.1276	0.1291
April	0.1302	0.1270	0.1287
May	0.1299	0.1277	0.1290
June	0.1337	0.1273	0.1304
July	0.1348	0.1319	0.1332
August	0.1337	0.1300	0.1321
September	0.1336	0.1303	0.1315
October	0.1342	0.1307	0.1329
November	0.1334	0.1306	0.1319
December	0.1327	0.1298	0.1315