YEARLY HIGH
1150.9242 LAK
YEARLY LOW
1108.1858 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1128.0696 LAK

2018 SRD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SRD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 1150.9242. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 1108.1858.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.7383 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1114.0056 to the December average rate of 1146.0016, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1150.9242 was up 2.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 1124.6106, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,754,621 LAK
2017 Average 5,488,875 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 5,540,929 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 213,691.57 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1149.4825
1107.7121
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 1115.2277, compared to 1140.9114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 25.6837 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1115.2277
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1140.9114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 19.3537 LAK (High: 1141.6238 / Low: 1122.2701). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5597 LAK (High: 1143.9458 / Low: 1140.3862).

July Spread (Volatile) ±19.3537
September Spread (Stable) ±3.5597

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.8126 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1146.0016) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1116.2605), the exchange rate shifted by +29.7411 (+2.66%).

2018 Avg (December) 1146.0016
2017 Avg (December) 1116.2605

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1119.4757 1108.1858 1114.0056
February 1112.2523 1108.3557 1111.1930
March 1112.8816 1108.8377 1111.6502
April 1115.5597 1108.3914 1112.6334
May 1122.1210 1113.9194 1117.5188
June 1130.2558 1116.2962 1124.3651
July 1141.6238 1122.2701 1129.9507
August 1142.8338 1131.8324 1138.3865
September 1143.9458 1140.3862 1142.3205
October 1146.7177 1136.8329 1143.4714
November 1146.5540 1136.2495 1145.3377
December 1150.9242 1139.7157 1146.0016