YEARLY HIGH
555.5707 LAK
YEARLY LOW
533.6625 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
545.1596 LAK

2018 MVR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MVR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 555.5707. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 533.6625.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.9082 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 539.5921 to the December average rate of 553.0284, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 555.5707 was down 5.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 585.5905, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,777,854 LAK
2017 Average 2,662,850 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 2,668,313 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 109,541.07 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

554.5961
535.7846
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 539.1613, compared to 551.1579 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.9966 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 539.1613
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 551.1579

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 10.2589 LAK (High: 548.0962 / Low: 537.8373). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9951 LAK (High: 553.9966 / Low: 551.0015).

June Spread (Volatile) ±10.2589
September Spread (Stable) ±2.9951

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.9952 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9952

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 553.0284) against the same month in 2017 (average: 540.1962), the exchange rate shifted by +12.8323 (+2.38%).

2018 Avg (December) 553.0284
2017 Avg (December) 540.1962

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 542.1417 536.3347 539.5921
February 539.3613 535.3942 537.5969
March 539.6709 535.9660 537.3523
April 539.7620 533.6625 538.5719
May 540.3070 534.4600 538.2724
June 548.0962 537.8373 543.5824
July 548.4415 542.0736 546.1986
August 551.6532 547.7730 550.0119
September 553.9966 551.0015 552.3854
October 554.0708 549.7351 552.6032
November 553.4612 548.1340 552.7199
December 555.5707 550.1602 553.0284