2018 PLN to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2500.0540 LAK

YEARLY LOW

2225.4408 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

2334.4269 LAK

2018 PLN to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 2500.0540. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 2225.4408.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 274.6131 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2437.3372 to the December average rate of 2266.5281, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2500.0540 was up 4.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 2387.8711, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 50,001,079 LAK

2017 Average 43,688,392 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 44,508,817 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,492,262.08 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2478.5540

2238.1288

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 2389.9945, compared to 2278.8594 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 111.1351 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2389.9945

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2278.8594

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 133.5944 LAK (High: 2499.8142 / Low: 2366.2198). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 35.2359 LAK (High: 2284.8999 / Low: 2249.6639).

January Spread (Volatile) ±133.5944

December Spread (Stable) ±35.2359

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 130.5556 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -130.5556

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2458.5185) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2008.0491), the exchange rate shifted by +450.4694 (+22.43%).

2018 Avg (February) 2458.5185

2017 Avg (February) 2008.0491

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2499.8142	2366.2198	2437.3372
February	2500.0540	2424.5698	2458.5185
March	2459.9883	2406.7469	2432.3838
April	2479.3142	2373.0853	2432.7390
May	2348.5541	2230.4473	2302.1834
June	2312.8235	2233.9195	2276.8051
July	2312.9923	2231.8050	2278.8495
August	2332.4602	2236.7665	2286.4627
September	2341.2769	2284.1102	2307.8720
October	2303.0636	2228.5045	2275.2797
November	2278.8276	2225.4408	2258.1642
December	2284.8999	2249.6639	2266.5281