2018 STD to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4218 LAK

YEARLY LOW

0.3964 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4077 LAK

2018 STD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the STD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.4218. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 0.3964.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0254 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4116 to the December average rate of 0.4060, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4218 was up 3.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4077, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,109 LAK

2017 Average 1,896 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 1,982 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 127.21 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4199

0.3979

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.4111, compared to 0.4042 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4111

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4042

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0143 LAK (High: 0.4206 / Low: 0.4063). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 LAK (High: 0.4053 / Low: 0.4040).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0143

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0138 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0138

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.4180) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3532), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0649 (+18.37%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.4180

2017 Avg (February) 0.3532

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4206	0.4063	0.4116
February	0.4218	0.4141	0.4180
March	0.4195	0.4156	0.4174
April	0.4190	0.4142	0.4168
May	0.4088	0.3964	0.4029
June	0.4026	0.3972	0.3997
July	0.4037	0.3992	0.4015
August	0.4049	0.4011	0.4033
September	0.4053	0.4040	0.4047
October	0.4063	0.4011	0.4042
November	0.4062	0.4026	0.4058
December	0.4078	0.4038	0.4060