YEARLY HIGH
87.7357 LAK
YEARLY LOW
81.4523 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
84.0761 LAK

2018 RSD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RSD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 87.7357. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 81.4523.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2834 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 85.5002 to the December average rate of 82.2161, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 87.7357 was up 3.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 84.4217, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 438,678 LAK
2017 Average 383,461 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 407,262 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,416.80 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

87.0667
81.6364
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 85.2551, compared to 82.8972 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3579 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 85.2551
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 82.8972

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 3.4641 LAK (High: 87.0211 / Low: 83.5571). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8241 LAK (High: 83.9659 / Low: 83.1419).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.4641
July Spread (Stable) ±0.8241

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.7951 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7951

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 86.5999) against the same month in 2017 (average: 69.8253), the exchange rate shifted by +16.7746 (+24.02%).

2018 Avg (February) 86.5999
2017 Avg (February) 69.8253

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 87.0211 83.5571 85.5002
February 87.7357 85.6184 86.5999
March 87.2927 85.9302 86.6142
April 87.1867 85.0774 86.2910
May 85.1016 81.8639 83.4959
June 83.7340 82.0505 83.0292
July 83.9659 83.1419 83.4785
August 84.3557 81.8555 82.9658
September 84.9080 83.2858 83.9131
October 83.5985 81.8076 82.7206
November 82.7281 81.5285 82.0889
December 82.8238 81.4523 82.2161