2018 SAR to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2287.7073 LAK

YEARLY LOW

2197.7822 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

2244.3550 LAK

2018 SAR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 2287.7073. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 2197.7822.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 89.9251 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2216.2421 to the December average rate of 2278.2019, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2287.7073 was up 2.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 2233.7756, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,438,537 LAK

2017 Average 10,957,124 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 10,988,911 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 449,625.56 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2284.7485

2206.1893

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 2220.2469, compared to 2268.4630 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 48.2161 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2220.2469

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2268.4630

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 36.6759 LAK (High: 2234.4581 / Low: 2197.7822). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.0186 LAK (High: 2274.9581 / Low: 2267.9395).

May Spread (Volatile) ±36.6759

September Spread (Stable) ±7.0186

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 3.5062 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2278.2019) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2219.0167), the exchange rate shifted by +59.1851 (+2.67%).

2018 Avg (December) 2278.2019

2017 Avg (December) 2219.0167

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2226.4727	2203.7837	2216.2421
February	2214.9247	2207.1062	2212.7359
March	2216.5918	2208.1839	2213.6503
April	2221.4519	2207.1773	2215.7061
May	2234.4581	2197.7822	2224.5712
June	2250.7166	2218.9046	2238.5758
July	2251.8463	2231.7624	2246.8629
August	2272.3812	2250.7085	2263.7338
September	2274.9581	2267.9395	2271.5058
October	2279.8322	2260.6018	2273.6487
November	2279.7568	2258.5986	2276.8252
December	2287.7073	2265.8208	2278.2019