2018 PHP to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

167.0598 LAK

YEARLY LOW

156.3951 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

159.8784 LAK

2018 PHP to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 167.0598. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 156.3951.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.6647 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 164.5342 to the December average rate of 161.8955, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 167.0598 was up 0.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 166.9043, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 41,764,943 LAK

2017 Average 40,781,910 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 39,098,769 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,666,173.47 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

165.1987

157.2247

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 160.2339, compared to 159.5229 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 160.2339

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 159.5229

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 5.5048 LAK (High: 167.0598 / Low: 161.5549). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3576 LAK (High: 160.1436 / Low: 158.7859).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.5048

August Spread (Stable) ±1.3576

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 4.5666 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5666

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 164.5342) against the same month in 2017 (average: 163.1929), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3413 (+0.82%).

2018 Avg (January) 164.5342

2017 Avg (January) 163.1929

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	167.0598	161.5549	164.5342
February	162.0224	158.1792	159.9676
March	160.0508	158.0215	159.3110
April	161.4131	158.3548	159.7053
May	161.6009	158.6796	159.7113
June	160.1276	156.3951	158.1741
July	159.1380	157.1238	157.9051
August	160.1436	158.7859	159.4047
September	159.3829	157.0198	157.8892
October	160.0933	156.5258	158.1549
November	163.8055	160.3364	161.8878
December	164.1054	160.5734	161.8955