2018 NZD to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 NZD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the NZD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 6143.1952. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 5461.8953.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 681.2999 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6029.1518 to the December average rate of 5816.1550, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6143.1952 was down 1.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 6220.1818, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NZD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
NZD 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 5958.7556, compared to 5694.6677 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 264.0879 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 268.5765 LAK (High: 6127.0023 / Low: 5858.4258). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 117.5782 LAK (High: 5774.6668 / Low: 5657.0886).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween October and December, 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 212.8526 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 6061.3078) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5869.6807), the exchange rate shifted by +191.6271 (+3.26%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6119.9640 | 5881.3421 | 6029.1518 |
| February | 6143.1952 | 5985.4130 | 6061.3078 |
| March | 6087.1573 | 5966.5426 | 6020.8346 |
| April | 6127.0023 | 5858.4258 | 6014.5163 |
| May | 5869.0666 | 5724.4360 | 5801.6637 |
| June | 5896.8405 | 5696.7133 | 5825.0594 |
| July | 5774.6668 | 5657.0886 | 5722.0654 |
| August | 5734.6901 | 5572.4614 | 5657.6320 |
| September | 5694.3008 | 5550.4319 | 5620.7904 |
| October | 5632.3149 | 5461.8953 | 5563.8338 |
| November | 5881.5436 | 5681.7106 | 5787.5295 |
| December | 5932.9308 | 5722.0006 | 5816.1550 |