2018 SEK to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 SEK to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the SEK to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1058.5640. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 925.2075.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 133.3566 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1033.1931 to the December average rate of 945.6634, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1058.5640 was up 1.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 1047.3650, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SEK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
SEK to LAK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 993.4605, compared to 945.5284 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 47.9321 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 57.1866 LAK (High: 1058.5640 / Low: 1001.3775). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 16.7256 LAK (High: 949.5674 / Low: 932.8418).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and July, 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 28.4568 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1031.3492) against the same month in 2017 (average: 912.4154), the exchange rate shifted by +118.9338 (+13.04%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1056.0393 | 1009.3153 | 1033.1931 |
| February | 1058.5640 | 1001.3775 | 1031.3492 |
| March | 1016.1828 | 993.1302 | 1007.3786 |
| April | 1000.4469 | 951.7662 | 981.9125 |
| May | 970.1597 | 934.0425 | 953.4557 |
| June | 973.5037 | 933.9482 | 953.4740 |
| July | 967.3423 | 940.4903 | 954.9060 |
| August | 958.4084 | 925.2075 | 935.9794 |
| September | 971.1218 | 931.1964 | 951.0297 |
| October | 957.1621 | 930.7749 | 942.7909 |
| November | 949.5674 | 932.8418 | 942.8010 |
| December | 956.4740 | 939.3146 | 945.6634 |