2018 NOK to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1086.4313 LAK

YEARLY LOW

974.4398 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1034.9653 LAK

2018 NOK to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NOK to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1086.4313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 974.4398.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 111.9915 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1051.4253 to the December average rate of 989.9743, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1086.4313 was up 1.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 1073.4122, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,432,156 LAK

2017 Average 4,976,235 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 4,872,199 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 559,957.45 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1076.5770

982.1014

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NOK 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 1050.5482, compared to 1019.3825 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 31.1657 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1050.5482

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1019.3825

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 68.9253 LAK (High: 1081.4798 / Low: 1012.5545). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.7515 LAK (High: 1045.7684 / Low: 1024.0169).

January Spread (Volatile) ±68.9253

June Spread (Stable) ±21.7515

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 28.4328 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -28.4328

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1059.1577) against the same month in 2017 (average: 976.1186), the exchange rate shifted by +83.0391 (+8.51%).

2018 Avg (February) 1059.1577

2017 Avg (February) 976.1186

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1081.4798	1012.5545	1051.4253
February	1086.4313	1039.8999	1059.1577
March	1081.6751	1055.4228	1068.7041
April	1070.2526	1039.0458	1059.1259
May	1042.5620	1010.4830	1030.6931
June	1045.7684	1024.0169	1034.1830
July	1051.5959	1023.2765	1036.3030
August	1032.7655	1004.4498	1017.6399
September	1050.6132	1009.1607	1031.9494
October	1047.1967	1014.0412	1032.5409
November	1024.3952	993.9620	1007.8873
December	1005.8325	974.4398	989.9743