YEARLY HIGH
0.0035 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.0031 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0032 UAH

2018 LAK to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LAK to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 0.0035. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 0.0031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0034 to the December average rate of 0.0032, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0035 was up 1.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0034, 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 17 UAH
2017 Average 16 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 16 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.91 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0035
0.0031
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to UAH 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 0.0032, compared to 0.0032 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) 0.0032
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0032

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0001 UAH (High: 0.0035 / Low: 0.0033). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 UAH (High: 0.0032 / Low: 0.0031).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0034) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0034), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+2.10%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0034
2017 Avg (January) 0.0034

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0035 0.0033 0.0034
February 0.0034 0.0032 0.0033
March 0.0032 0.0031 0.0032
April 0.0032 0.0031 0.0031
May 0.0032 0.0031 0.0031
June 0.0032 0.0031 0.0031
July 0.0032 0.0031 0.0031
August 0.0033 0.0032 0.0032
September 0.0033 0.0033 0.0033
October 0.0033 0.0033 0.0033
November 0.0033 0.0032 0.0033
December 0.0033 0.0032 0.0032