2018 SVC to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 SVC to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the SVC to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 980.6686. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 945.9803.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.6883 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 950.0897 to the December average rate of 976.7974, 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 980.6686 was up 2.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 956.9598, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SVC based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
SVC 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 951.6691, compared to 972.5760 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.9069 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 13.1034 LAK (High: 965.2024 / Low: 952.0990). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9932 LAK (High: 977.9210 / Low: 975.9278).
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 1.9061 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 976.7974) against the same month in 2017 (average: 950.7021), the exchange rate shifted by +26.0953 (+2.74%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 956.4379 | 946.1952 | 950.0897 |
| February | 949.2156 | 945.9803 | 948.1836 |
| March | 951.0337 | 947.2428 | 948.9014 |
| April | 952.0253 | 947.1569 | 949.7154 |
| May | 958.2968 | 949.1624 | 953.6772 |
| June | 965.2024 | 952.0990 | 959.4470 |
| July | 964.9080 | 955.8546 | 962.9412 |
| August | 974.1108 | 964.4730 | 970.6773 |
| September | 974.2062 | 971.1952 | 973.4577 |
| October | 977.1490 | 969.0599 | 974.8835 |
| November | 977.9210 | 975.9278 | 976.6989 |
| December | 980.6686 | 971.2282 | 976.7974 |