2018 PYG to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5221 LAK

YEARLY LOW

1.4196 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4690 LAK

2018 PYG to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PYG to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 1.5221. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 1.4196.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1025 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4721 to the December average rate of 1.4422, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.5221 was up 0.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.5181, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,610 LAK

2017 Average 7,296 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 7,098 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 512.69 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5114

1.4262

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 1.4854, compared to 1.4526 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0329 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4854

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4526

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0411 LAK (High: 1.5031 / Low: 1.4621). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0124 LAK (High: 1.5059 / Low: 1.4935).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0411

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0124

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0221 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0221

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 1.5043) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4725), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0318 (+2.16%).

2018 Avg (March) 1.5043

2017 Avg (March) 1.4725

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4885	1.4626	1.4721
February	1.4906	1.4651	1.4823
March	1.5221	1.4907	1.5043
April	1.5059	1.4935	1.4988
May	1.5031	1.4621	1.4808
June	1.4875	1.4607	1.4742
July	1.4798	1.4658	1.4739
August	1.4815	1.4564	1.4720
September	1.4635	1.4416	1.4554
October	1.4461	1.4196	1.4333
November	1.4519	1.4256	1.4384
December	1.4469	1.4291	1.4422