YEARLY HIGH
0.0131 VUV
YEARLY LOW
0.0124 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0128 VUV

2018 LAK to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LAK to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 0.0131. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 0.0124.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0127 to the December average rate of 0.0130, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0131 was down 5.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0138, 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 65 VUV
2017 Average 65 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 62 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.41 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0131
0.0126
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to VUV 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 0.0127, compared to 0.0129 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) 0.0127
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0129

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0004 VUV (High: 0.0128 / Low: 0.0124). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 VUV (High: 0.0128 / Low: 0.0127).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0130) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0127), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+2.49%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0130
2017 Avg (October) 0.0127

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0128 0.0124 0.0127
February 0.0128 0.0124 0.0126
March 0.0128 0.0126 0.0127
April 0.0128 0.0126 0.0127
May 0.0131 0.0128 0.0129
June 0.0130 0.0127 0.0128
July 0.0130 0.0128 0.0129
August 0.0129 0.0127 0.0128
September 0.0128 0.0127 0.0127
October 0.0131 0.0127 0.0130
November 0.0130 0.0129 0.0130
December 0.0130 0.0128 0.0130