2018 SLL to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3387 LAK

YEARLY LOW

1.0100 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1009 LAK

2018 SLL to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SLL to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 29, valuing the pair at 1.3387. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 1.0100.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3287 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0843 to the December average rate of 1.0187, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3387 was down 10.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4992, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,694 LAK

2017 Average 5,509 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 5,050 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,643.51 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.3489

0.9851

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 1.1061, compared to 1.0957 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1061

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0957

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.2914 LAK (High: 1.3027 / Low: 1.0113). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 LAK (High: 1.0169 / Low: 1.0137).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2914

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1715 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1715

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 1.2373) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0936), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1437 (+13.14%).

2018 Avg (June) 1.2373

2017 Avg (June) 1.0936

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0894	1.0784	1.0843
February	1.0852	1.0727	1.0814
March	1.0844	1.0721	1.0815
April	1.0856	1.0710	1.0799
May	1.0861	1.0671	1.0722
June	1.3387	1.0652	1.2373
July	1.3387	1.2852	1.3186
August	1.3027	1.0113	1.1870
September	1.0169	1.0137	1.0154
October	1.0193	1.0105	1.0164
November	1.0192	1.0100	1.0181
December	1.0231	1.0131	1.0187