2018 BTN to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

131.4796 LAK

YEARLY LOW

114.7718 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

123.3452 LAK

2018 BTN to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 131.4796. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 114.7718.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.7078 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 130.6288 to the December average rate of 120.9937, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 131.4796 was down 7.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 141.4571, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 657,398 LAK

2017 Average 631,865 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 573,859 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 83,539.01 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

132.1037

114.4050

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 126.8879, compared to 119.8024 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.0855 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 126.8879

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 119.8024

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 6.3353 LAK (High: 122.6994 / Low: 116.3641). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8250 LAK (High: 128.0817 / Low: 127.2567).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.3353

March Spread (Stable) ±0.8250

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 3.8428 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8428

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 130.6288) against the same month in 2017 (average: 119.2292), the exchange rate shifted by +11.3997 (+9.56%).

2018 Avg (January) 130.6288

2017 Avg (January) 119.2292

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	131.4796	129.7938	130.6288
February	130.3314	127.4196	128.9115
March	128.0817	127.2567	127.6659
April	127.8611	124.3664	126.5474
May	125.1441	122.4078	123.6648
June	125.0881	122.5125	123.9090
July	123.3185	122.2094	122.7069
August	123.2941	120.1101	122.0794
September	120.1101	117.0806	118.2366
October	116.9531	114.7718	115.8799
November	122.6994	116.3641	118.9182
December	122.7044	118.6269	120.9937

2018 இந்திய ரூபாய் முதல் பவுண்ட் வரையிலான வரலாற்று ஆய்வு