2018 NIO to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 NIO to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the NIO to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 269.9744. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 262.0362.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.9382 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 268.4542 to the December average rate of 263.4873, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 269.9744 was down 4.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 282.5927, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NIO based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
NIO 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 266.5950, compared to 265.1720 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4231 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 3.7145 LAK (High: 269.9744 / Low: 266.2598). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1282 LAK (High: 266.8251 / Low: 265.6969).
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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.0777 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 268.4542) against the same month in 2017 (average: 276.0999), the exchange rate shifted by -7.6457 (-2.77%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 269.9744 | 266.2598 | 268.4542 |
| February | 267.3176 | 265.3453 | 266.3765 |
| March | 267.1707 | 265.6650 | 266.4437 |
| April | 266.8251 | 265.6969 | 266.3053 |
| May | 266.8011 | 265.1628 | 266.1096 |
| June | 267.7903 | 264.5668 | 265.8808 |
| July | 267.3534 | 264.1177 | 265.6944 |
| August | 267.8446 | 264.7749 | 266.3074 |
| September | 266.8560 | 263.6406 | 265.8932 |
| October | 265.9190 | 263.3075 | 265.1052 |
| November | 265.5590 | 263.7899 | 264.5442 |
| December | 265.0893 | 262.0362 | 263.4873 |