YEARLY HIGH
0.0623 SYP
YEARLY LOW
0.0600 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0612 SYP

2018 LAK to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LAK to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.0623. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.0600.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0620 to the December average rate of 0.0603, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0623 was down 0.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0625, 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 312 SYP
2017 Average 202 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 300 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.79 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0622
0.0601
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to SYP 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 0.0618, compared to 0.0605 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0618
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0605

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0008 SYP (High: 0.0618 / Low: 0.0610). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SYP (High: 0.0606 / Low: 0.0604).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0620) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0264), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0356 (+135.03%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0620
2017 Avg (January) 0.0264

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0623 0.0617 0.0620
February 0.0622 0.0620 0.0621
March 0.0622 0.0620 0.0620
April 0.0622 0.0618 0.0620
May 0.0619 0.0614 0.0617
June 0.0618 0.0610 0.0613
July 0.0615 0.0610 0.0611
August 0.0611 0.0604 0.0607
September 0.0606 0.0604 0.0605
October 0.0607 0.0602 0.0604
November 0.0608 0.0602 0.0603
December 0.0606 0.0600 0.0603