2018 SRD to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SRD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |