YEARLY HIGH
980.6686 LAK
YEARLY LOW
945.9803 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
962.1225 LAK

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,903,343 LAK
2017 Average 4,697,692 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 4,729,902 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 173,441.54 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

979.6588
945.3222
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 951.6691
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 972.5760

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

June Spread (Volatile) ±13.1034
November Spread (Stable) ±1.9932

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 1.9061 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (December) 976.7974
2017 Avg (December) 950.7021

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