YEARLY HIGH
0.9892 UZS
YEARLY LOW
0.9143 UZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9592 UZS

2018 LAK to UZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LAK to UZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 0.9892. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 0.9143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0749 UZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9799 to the December average rate of 0.9737, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9892 was up 0.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9822, 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 4,946 UZS
2017 Average 3,103 UZS
Yearly Trough Low 4,572 UZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 374.47 UZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9941
0.9118
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to UZS 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 0.9718, compared to 0.9467 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0251 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9718
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9467

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0331 UZS (High: 0.9516 / Low: 0.9185). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 UZS (High: 0.9892 / Low: 0.9844).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0331
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0190 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0190

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.9873) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4056), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5817 (+143.42%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.9873
2017 Avg (February) 0.4056

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9859 0.9711 0.9799
February 0.9892 0.9844 0.9873
March 0.9867 0.9788 0.9828
April 0.9786 0.9694 0.9739
May 0.9713 0.9546 0.9629
June 0.9556 0.9338 0.9439
July 0.9350 0.9226 0.9273
August 0.9233 0.9143 0.9186
September 0.9516 0.9185 0.9323
October 0.9664 0.9488 0.9610
November 0.9729 0.9621 0.9673
December 0.9788 0.9705 0.9737