2018 LSL to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

719.0817 LAK

YEARLY LOW

546.4519 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

640.1452 LAK

2018 LSL to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 719.0817. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 546.4519.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 172.6298 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 682.1268 to the December average rate of 599.4110, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 719.0817 was up 6.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 676.8408, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,595,408 LAK

2017 Average 3,090,122 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 2,732,259 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 863,148.78 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

713.6710

565.8271

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 678.4100, compared to 601.8804 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 76.5296 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 678.4100

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 601.8804

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 56.3847 LAK (High: 602.8366 / Low: 546.4519). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.3565 LAK (High: 712.6589 / Low: 691.3024).

September Spread (Volatile) ±56.3847

March Spread (Stable) ±21.3565

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 33.7177 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -33.7177

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 701.3507) against the same month in 2017 (average: 615.4632), the exchange rate shifted by +85.8875 (+13.95%).

2018 Avg (February) 701.3507

2017 Avg (February) 615.4632

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	701.1342	665.9850	682.1268
February	719.0817	682.5586	701.3507
March	712.6589	691.3024	700.2136
April	702.6875	667.8543	687.0919
May	678.7270	654.8085	665.5401
June	666.8435	610.4758	634.1370
July	644.0599	608.7483	628.5119
August	639.1551	582.9427	611.8651
September	602.8366	546.4519	578.1474
October	602.2089	572.8195	586.9932
November	623.8685	590.6642	606.3539
December	625.7447	587.0338	599.4110