YEARLY HIGH
6143.1952 LAK
YEARLY LOW
5461.8953 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
5826.7116 LAK

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 30,715,976 LAK
2017 Average 29,213,223 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 27,309,476 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,406,499.55 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6111.0552
5514.0864
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5958.7556
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5694.6677

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

April Spread (Volatile) ±268.5765
July Spread (Stable) ±117.5782

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -212.8526

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (February) 6061.3078
2017 Avg (February) 5869.6807

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