2018 SGD to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6360.1824 LAK

YEARLY LOW

6132.2870 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

6240.5268 LAK

2018 SGD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 6360.1824. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 6132.2870.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 227.8954 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6288.7475 to the December average rate of 6233.9017, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6360.1824 was up 2.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 6218.0350, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31,800,912 LAK

2017 Average 29,781,633 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 30,661,435 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,139,476.91 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6327.1543

6167.6692

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SGD 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 6276.8759, compared to 6204.1776 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 72.6983 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6276.8759

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6204.1776

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 154.6262 LAK (High: 6360.1824 / Low: 6205.5562). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 68.9464 LAK (High: 6245.3483 / Low: 6176.4019).

January Spread (Volatile) ±154.6262

September Spread (Stable) ±68.9464

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 82.2444 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -82.2444

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 6288.7475) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5678.6249), the exchange rate shifted by +610.1226 (+10.74%).

2018 Avg (January) 6288.7475

2017 Avg (January) 5678.6249

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6360.1824	6205.5562	6288.7475
February	6344.7635	6235.3074	6287.0912
March	6345.4541	6276.3157	6312.1976
April	6347.4009	6261.1293	6313.8638
May	6261.3695	6182.4637	6231.6194
June	6287.9417	6150.7720	6227.7361
July	6221.2746	6143.9406	6183.5013
August	6250.2717	6165.3864	6201.9156
September	6245.3483	6176.4019	6212.6769
October	6211.2154	6132.2870	6180.9596
November	6235.3622	6164.5735	6212.1104
December	6270.2159	6198.2526	6233.9017