YEARLY HIGH
149.0424 LAK
YEARLY LOW
120.6905 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
134.5744 LAK

2018 RUB to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 149.0424. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 120.6905.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.3519 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 146.6931 to the December average rate of 126.4621, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 149.0424 was up 1.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 147.2974, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 745,212 LAK
2017 Average 704,974 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 603,453 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 141,759.47 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

148.7544
124.0187
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 140.4179, compared to 128.7309 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.6870 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 140.4179
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 128.7309

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 13.5194 LAK (High: 145.4327 / Low: 131.9133). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3814 LAK (High: 147.0211 / Low: 143.6397).

April Spread (Volatile) ±13.5194
March Spread (Stable) ±3.3814

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 8.4445 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.4445

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 145.9485) against the same month in 2017 (average: 139.1773), the exchange rate shifted by +6.7712 (+4.87%).

2018 Avg (February) 145.9485
2017 Avg (February) 139.1773

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 148.5019 144.0513 146.6931
February 149.0424 142.1868 145.9485
March 147.0211 143.6397 145.3141
April 145.4327 131.9133 136.8696
May 136.4595 130.6167 133.9080
June 135.7923 131.8064 133.7741
July 136.4285 131.8674 134.0837
August 134.0338 124.8176 127.8920
September 129.8684 120.6905 126.0800
October 131.1518 127.2477 129.4700
November 130.2754 125.7937 128.3977
December 128.8928 122.6969 126.4621