YEARLY HIGH
0.0192 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0146 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0171 LRD

2018 LAK to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LAK to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 0.0192. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0146.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0153 to the December average rate of 0.0184, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0192 was up 26.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0152, 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 96 LRD
2017 Average 64 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 73 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.73 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0188
0.0149
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to LRD 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 0.0158, compared to 0.0183 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0158
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0183

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0014 LRD (High: 0.0192 / Low: 0.0178). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 LRD (High: 0.0159 / Low: 0.0157).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.0184) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0113), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0072 (+63.46%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.0184
2017 Avg (July) 0.0113

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0156 0.0148 0.0153
February 0.0157 0.0146 0.0152
March 0.0159 0.0157 0.0158
April 0.0159 0.0157 0.0158
May 0.0165 0.0157 0.0160
June 0.0178 0.0165 0.0170
July 0.0192 0.0178 0.0184
August 0.0182 0.0179 0.0181
September 0.0188 0.0181 0.0182
October 0.0185 0.0182 0.0184
November 0.0187 0.0183 0.0185
December 0.0186 0.0184 0.0184