YEARLY HIGH
1058.5640 LAK
YEARLY LOW
925.2075 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
969.4945 LAK

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,292,820 LAK
2017 Average 4,821,077 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 4,626,037 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 666,782.77 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1042.9144
926.2580
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 993.4605
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 945.5284

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

February Spread (Volatile) ±57.1866
November Spread (Stable) ±16.7256

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -28.4568

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (February) 1031.3492
2017 Avg (February) 912.4154

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