YEARLY HIGH
461.8136 LAK
YEARLY LOW
401.9007 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
438.3740 LAK

2018 MXN to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 461.8136. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 401.9007.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 59.9129 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 439.6831 to the December average rate of 425.6226, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 461.8136 was down 2.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 473.2603, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 23,090,680 LAK
2017 Average 21,799,403 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 20,095,033 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,995,647.29 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

456.1343
410.5401
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 437.5172, compared to 439.2308 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7136 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 437.5172
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 439.2308

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 34.5110 LAK (High: 455.3861 / Low: 420.8751). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.9356 LAK (High: 452.8395 / Low: 439.9040).

October Spread (Volatile) ±34.5110
February Spread (Stable) ±12.9356

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 25.2999 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -25.2999

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 452.3348) against the same month in 2017 (average: 434.5305), the exchange rate shifted by +17.8042 (+4.10%).

2018 Avg (April) 452.3348
2017 Avg (April) 434.5305

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 449.6680 422.2131 439.6831
February 452.8395 439.9040 445.1830
March 457.6592 440.2211 446.5277
April 461.8136 438.7250 452.3348
May 439.4456 417.2622 427.0349
June 427.2700 401.9007 414.3397
July 455.2275 422.2424 443.6343
August 457.5531 443.9069 450.4859
September 456.3191 439.8131 448.4782
October 455.3861 420.8751 444.7901
November 433.1914 414.7059 422.3737
December 435.2159 414.1311 425.6226