2018 SOS to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.7915 LAK

YEARLY LOW

14.1327 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.5430 LAK

2018 SOS to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SOS to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 14.7915. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 14.1327.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6588 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.3354 to the December average rate of 14.7376, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.7915 was up 2.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.4793, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 73,957 LAK

2017 Average 70,968 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 70,663 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,294.22 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.7915

14.2411

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 14.3878, compared to 14.6981 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.3878

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.6981

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.3711 LAK (High: 14.5037 / Low: 14.1327). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0625 LAK (High: 14.6084 / Low: 14.5459).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3711

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0625

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0485 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0485

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 14.7376) against the same month in 2017 (average: 14.3482), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3894 (+2.71%).

2018 Avg (December) 14.7376

2017 Avg (December) 14.3482

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14.5037	14.1327	14.3354
February	14.3318	14.2367	14.2869
March	14.3546	14.1865	14.2902
April	14.5647	14.2661	14.3848
May	14.6376	14.3632	14.4746
June	14.7159	14.4600	14.5547
July	14.6084	14.5459	14.5725
August	14.7377	14.5791	14.6821
September	14.7633	14.6943	14.7314
October	14.7578	14.6181	14.7197
November	14.7670	14.7014	14.7457
December	14.7915	14.6299	14.7376