2018 LRD to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |