YEARLY HIGH
0.0040 THB
YEARLY LOW
0.0037 THB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0038 THB

2018 LAK to THB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LAK to THB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 22, valuing the pair at 0.0040. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 0.0037.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 THB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0038 to the December average rate of 0.0038, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0040 was down 10.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0044, 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 20 THB
2017 Average 21 THB
Yearly Trough Low 19 THB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.17 THB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0040
0.0037
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to THB 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 0.0038, compared to 0.0039 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0038
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0039

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0002 THB (High: 0.0039 / Low: 0.0038). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 THB (High: 0.0038 / Low: 0.0037).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.0039) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0041), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-3.67%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.0039
2017 Avg (July) 0.0041

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0039 0.0038 0.0038
February 0.0038 0.0038 0.0038
March 0.0038 0.0037 0.0038
April 0.0038 0.0037 0.0038
May 0.0039 0.0038 0.0038
June 0.0039 0.0038 0.0039
July 0.0040 0.0039 0.0039
August 0.0039 0.0038 0.0039
September 0.0039 0.0038 0.0038
October 0.0039 0.0038 0.0038
November 0.0039 0.0038 0.0039
December 0.0039 0.0038 0.0038