2018 MGA to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6976 LAK

YEARLY LOW

2.3285 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5224 LAK

2018 MGA to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MGA to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 2.6976. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 2.3285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3692 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5633 to the December average rate of 2.4071, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.6976 was down 5.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.8577, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,488 LAK

2017 Average 13,176 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 11,642 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,845.76 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.6617

2.3485

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA 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 2.5766, compared to 2.4681 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5766

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4681

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.1251 LAK (High: 2.4560 / Low: 2.3310). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0320 LAK (High: 2.5820 / Low: 2.5500).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1251

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0320

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0687 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0687

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 2.6356) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.5507), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0849 (+3.33%).

2018 Avg (March) 2.6356

2017 Avg (March) 2.5507

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5928	2.5403	2.5633
February	2.6576	2.5716	2.6188
March	2.6976	2.5780	2.6356
April	2.6000	2.5521	2.5835
May	2.5868	2.5180	2.5611
June	2.5462	2.4569	2.4975
July	2.5704	2.4899	2.5205
August	2.5820	2.5500	2.5667
September	2.5541	2.4769	2.5043
October	2.4794	2.4071	2.4356
November	2.4255	2.3285	2.3746
December	2.4560	2.3310	2.4071