YEARLY HIGH
0.0056 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.0008 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0028 SDG

2018 LAK to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LAK to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 0.0056. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.0008.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0048 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0008 to the December average rate of 0.0056, the exchange rate registered a net change of 560.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0056 was up 563.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0008, 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 28 SDG
2017 Average 4 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 4 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.81 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0061
0.0004
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LAK to SDG 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 0.0019, compared to 0.0036 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0019
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0036

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0035 SDG (High: 0.0056 / Low: 0.0021). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SDG (High: 0.0008 / Low: 0.0008).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0056) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0008), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0048 (+588.60%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0056
2017 Avg (December) 0.0008

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0008 0.0008 0.0008
February 0.0022 0.0008 0.0020
March 0.0022 0.0022 0.0022
April 0.0022 0.0022 0.0022
May 0.0022 0.0021 0.0022
June 0.0022 0.0021 0.0021
July 0.0021 0.0021 0.0021
August 0.0021 0.0021 0.0021
September 0.0021 0.0021 0.0021
October 0.0056 0.0021 0.0040
November 0.0056 0.0056 0.0056
December 0.0056 0.0056 0.0056