2018 QAR to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2357.4834 LAK

YEARLY LOW

2269.8772 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

2311.8327 LAK

2018 QAR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 2357.4834. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 2269.8772.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 87.6062 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2283.3090 to the December average rate of 2343.8062, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2357.4834 was up 2.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 2296.8992, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,787,417 LAK

2017 Average 11,176,802 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 11,349,386 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 438,030.84 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2353.5181

2272.3239

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 2287.0820, compared to 2336.5835 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 49.5015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2287.0820

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2336.5835

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 52.7380 LAK (High: 2357.4834 / Low: 2304.7454). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.1966 LAK (High: 2342.7091 / Low: 2335.5125).

December Spread (Volatile) ±52.7380

September Spread (Stable) ±7.1966

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 4.2189 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.2189

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2343.8062) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2268.5336), the exchange rate shifted by +75.2726 (+3.32%).

2018 Avg (December) 2343.8062

2017 Avg (December) 2268.5336

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2293.0021	2269.8772	2283.3090
February	2281.2192	2273.4570	2279.0901
March	2282.6153	2274.0198	2279.7859
April	2287.8054	2273.4054	2282.0356
May	2301.5661	2284.6917	2292.1617
June	2318.2505	2289.5554	2306.1095
July	2319.6287	2298.7257	2314.3329
August	2340.8692	2318.3763	2332.4155
September	2342.7091	2335.5125	2339.5654
October	2348.8664	2328.6185	2342.6288
November	2348.5313	2335.3274	2346.7520
December	2357.4834	2304.7454	2343.8062