2018 PEN to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2596.3398 LAK

YEARLY LOW

2515.5744 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

2561.8121 LAK

2018 PEN to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 2596.3398. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 2515.5744.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 80.7655 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2584.4686 to the December average rate of 2540.3051, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2596.3398 was up 0.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 2583.0162, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,981,699 LAK

2017 Average 12,605,048 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 12,577,872 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 403,827.34 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2589.7144

2526.7643

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PEN 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 2563.8285, compared to 2559.7956 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.0329 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2563.8285

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2559.7956

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 54.4306 LAK (High: 2585.6107 / Low: 2531.1801). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 16.5302 LAK (High: 2541.8685 / Low: 2525.3383).

February Spread (Volatile) ±54.4306

November Spread (Stable) ±16.5302

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 30.1677 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -30.1677

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2584.4686) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2431.9699), the exchange rate shifted by +152.4987 (+6.27%).

2018 Avg (January) 2584.4686

2017 Avg (January) 2431.9699

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2596.3398	2563.6895	2584.4686
February	2585.6107	2531.1801	2554.3009
March	2581.1914	2534.4618	2554.3917
April	2582.8795	2556.7465	2572.4115
May	2563.9814	2530.9085	2549.9991
June	2577.9005	2555.6407	2567.3995
July	2582.4641	2555.2054	2572.3677
August	2592.8026	2563.8950	2580.4450
September	2589.1835	2552.6560	2574.2990
October	2576.3902	2540.3643	2559.3469
November	2541.8685	2525.3383	2532.0101
December	2559.3691	2515.5744	2540.3051