YEARLY HIGH
0.0064 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.0060 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0063 PHP

2018 LAK to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LAK to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 26, valuing the pair at 0.0064. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.0060.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0061 to the December average rate of 0.0062, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0064 was up 1.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0063, 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 32 PHP
2017 Average 31 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 30 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.04 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0064
0.0061
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to PHP 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 0.0062, compared to 0.0063 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0062
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0063

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0002 PHP (High: 0.0062 / Low: 0.0060). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 PHP (High: 0.0063 / Low: 0.0062).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0063) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0061), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+4.10%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0063
2017 Avg (June) 0.0061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0062 0.0060 0.0061
February 0.0063 0.0062 0.0063
March 0.0063 0.0062 0.0063
April 0.0063 0.0062 0.0063
May 0.0063 0.0062 0.0063
June 0.0064 0.0062 0.0063
July 0.0064 0.0063 0.0063
August 0.0063 0.0062 0.0063
September 0.0064 0.0063 0.0063
October 0.0064 0.0062 0.0063
November 0.0062 0.0061 0.0062
December 0.0062 0.0061 0.0062