2018 SBD to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1083.2654 LAK

YEARLY LOW

1037.3552 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1068.4743 LAK

2018 SBD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 1083.2654. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1037.3552.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 45.9102 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1069.8381 to the December average rate of 1057.4864, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1083.2654 was up 0.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 1082.0948, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,416,327 LAK

2017 Average 5,261,140 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 5,186,776 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 229,550.92 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1082.1381

1055.2453

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SBD 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 1067.1786, compared to 1069.7700 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.5914 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1067.1786

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1069.7700

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 38.8377 LAK (High: 1076.1929 / Low: 1037.3552). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3651 LAK (High: 1081.4335 / Low: 1078.0684).

December Spread (Volatile) ±38.8377

September Spread (Stable) ±3.3651

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 10.5212 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -10.5212

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1068.0076) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1062.3584), the exchange rate shifted by +5.6492 (+0.53%).

2018 Avg (November) 1068.0076

2017 Avg (November) 1062.3584

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1077.1617	1057.1366	1069.8381
February	1073.6096	1065.1546	1070.0308
March	1072.4793	1064.3872	1068.6309
April	1074.1577	1062.3599	1067.4771
May	1079.4362	1058.5633	1065.8213
June	1067.3854	1054.0810	1061.2735
July	1072.8504	1051.3799	1065.1227
August	1080.3823	1069.9820	1076.1779
September	1081.4335	1078.0684	1079.8970
October	1080.1113	1063.0818	1071.9284
November	1083.2654	1058.6656	1068.0076
December	1076.1929	1037.3552	1057.4864