2018 LAK to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9901 SLL

YEARLY LOW

0.7470 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9161 SLL

2018 LAK to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LAK to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.9901. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 0.7470.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2431 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9222 to the December average rate of 0.9816, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9901 was up 5.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9397, 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 4,950 SLL

2017 Average 4,548 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 3,735 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,215.47 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0074

0.7360

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to SLL 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 0.9079, compared to 0.9243 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0163 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9079

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9243

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.2212 SLL (High: 0.9888 / Low: 0.7676). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 SLL (High: 0.9865 / Low: 0.9834).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2212

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1153 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.9822) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9185), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0637 (+6.94%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.9822

2017 Avg (November) 0.9185

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9273	0.9179	0.9222
February	0.9323	0.9215	0.9247
March	0.9327	0.9222	0.9246
April	0.9337	0.9212	0.9260
May	0.9371	0.9207	0.9327
June	0.9388	0.7470	0.8173
July	0.7781	0.7470	0.7586
August	0.9888	0.7676	0.8546
September	0.9865	0.9834	0.9848
October	0.9896	0.9810	0.9838
November	0.9901	0.9812	0.9822
December	0.9871	0.9774	0.9816