2018 SCR to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

629.2198 LAK

YEARLY LOW

586.9323 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

618.2415 LAK

2018 SCR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 629.2198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 586.9323.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.2875 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 597.4633 to the December average rate of 625.0329, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 629.2198 was down 0.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 630.3470, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,146,099 LAK

2017 Average 3,025,915 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 2,934,661 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 211,437.64 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

628.5434

594.6378

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 612.0692, compared to 624.4138 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.3445 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 612.0692

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 624.4138

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 34.5186 LAK (High: 627.0976 / Low: 592.5790). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.2325 LAK (High: 623.7811 / Low: 618.5486).

September Spread (Volatile) ±34.5186

July Spread (Stable) ±5.2325

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.0414 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0414

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 625.0329) against the same month in 2017 (average: 597.4919), the exchange rate shifted by +27.5410 (+4.61%).

2018 Avg (December) 625.0329

2017 Avg (December) 597.4919

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	607.9324	586.9323	597.4633
February	625.4224	592.9448	609.6003
March	617.6419	588.3472	608.5589
April	619.1904	604.3636	616.6844
May	622.9325	594.0258	618.6114
June	624.6837	618.0912	621.4971
July	623.7811	618.5486	622.0563
August	627.0962	621.2954	624.6930
September	627.0976	592.5790	624.1243
October	627.2183	614.2769	624.8582
November	627.0359	619.9765	625.7179
December	629.2198	613.0420	625.0329