YEARLY HIGH
68.3454 LAK
YEARLY LOW
52.1455 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
58.9006 LAK

2018 LRD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 68.3454. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 52.1455.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.1999 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.5257 to the December average rate of 54.2323, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 68.3454 was down 25.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 92.1281, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 341,727 LAK
2017 Average 398,828 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 260,728 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 80,999.39 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

66.9038
52.9882
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to LAK 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 63.2216, compared to 54.5796 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.6420 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.2216
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54.5796

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 4.7638 LAK (High: 68.3454 / Low: 63.5816). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5885 LAK (High: 63.6563 / Low: 63.0678).

February Spread (Volatile) ±4.7638
March Spread (Stable) ±0.5885

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 4.6845 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6845

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 65.7441) against the same month in 2017 (average: 86.2978), the exchange rate shifted by -20.5536 (-23.82%).

2018 Avg (February) 65.7441
2017 Avg (February) 86.2978

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 67.6765 64.2508 65.5257
February 68.3454 63.5816 65.7441
March 63.6563 63.0678 63.3331
April 63.7425 62.8240 63.3790
May 63.5847 60.6059 62.3536
June 60.7266 56.3082 58.9938
July 56.2639 52.1455 54.3093
August 55.7311 55.0060 55.3240
September 55.2986 53.2209 55.0239
October 54.8113 54.1845 54.4401
November 54.5889 53.5914 54.1479
December 54.4709 53.7803 54.2323