2018 LAK to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0430 MRO

YEARLY LOW

0.0244 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0422 MRO

2018 LAK to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LAK to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.0430. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 0.0244.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0186 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0427 to the December average rate of 0.0418, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0430 was down 5.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0453, 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 215 MRO

2017 Average 219 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 122 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 93.18 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0431

0.0405

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to MRO 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 0.0427, compared to 0.0417 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0427

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0417

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0177 MRO (High: 0.0420 / Low: 0.0244). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 MRO (High: 0.0429 / Low: 0.0428).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0177

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0427) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0442), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-3.35%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0427

2017 Avg (January) 0.0442

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0430	0.0425	0.0427
February	0.0429	0.0428	0.0428
March	0.0430	0.0428	0.0428
April	0.0430	0.0425	0.0428
May	0.0428	0.0424	0.0426
June	0.0426	0.0421	0.0424
July	0.0425	0.0421	0.0423
August	0.0422	0.0418	0.0420
September	0.0420	0.0418	0.0419
October	0.0420	0.0244	0.0407
November	0.0421	0.0417	0.0418
December	0.0420	0.0416	0.0418