YEARLY HIGH
0.0320 YER
YEARLY LOW
0.0292 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0297 YER

2018 LAK to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LAK to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 0.0320. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.0292.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0301 to the December average rate of 0.0293, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0320 was up 2.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0312, 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 160 YER
2017 Average 152 YER
Yearly Trough Low 146 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.07 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0304
0.0292
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to YER 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 0.0301, compared to 0.0294 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0301
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0294

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0019 YER (High: 0.0320 / Low: 0.0301). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 YER (High: 0.0294 / Low: 0.0293).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0303) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0308), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-1.61%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0303
2017 Avg (March) 0.0308

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0303 0.0300 0.0301
February 0.0302 0.0301 0.0302
March 0.0320 0.0301 0.0303
April 0.0302 0.0300 0.0301
May 0.0301 0.0299 0.0300
June 0.0300 0.0296 0.0298
July 0.0299 0.0296 0.0297
August 0.0297 0.0294 0.0295
September 0.0294 0.0293 0.0294
October 0.0295 0.0293 0.0294
November 0.0295 0.0293 0.0293
December 0.0294 0.0292 0.0293