2018 TOP to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3794.7791 LAK

YEARLY LOW

3598.5010 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

3704.6543 LAK

2018 TOP to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TOP to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 3794.7791. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 22, dropping to 3598.5010.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 196.2781 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3699.0069 to the December average rate of 3753.3677, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3794.7791 was down 0.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 3800.1825, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,973,896 LAK

2017 Average 18,145,365 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 17,992,505 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 981,390.63 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3764.6816

3628.9150

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 3712.8786, compared to 3696.4300 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.4486 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3712.8786

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3696.4300

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 135.8826 LAK (High: 3761.1438 / Low: 3625.2612). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.4899 LAK (High: 3692.4508 / Low: 3680.9609).

May Spread (Volatile) ±135.8826

September Spread (Stable) ±11.4899

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 51.3090 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -51.3090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 3753.3677) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3637.2272), the exchange rate shifted by +116.1405 (+3.19%).

2018 Avg (December) 3753.3677

2017 Avg (December) 3637.2272

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3754.8434	3662.8280	3699.0069
February	3773.4469	3718.5880	3747.8999
March	3754.9177	3703.0453	3733.9216
April	3768.4351	3691.1284	3736.5581
May	3761.1438	3625.2612	3685.2491
June	3701.2267	3649.5104	3674.6358
July	3657.7153	3598.5010	3640.2289
August	3688.8615	3653.3507	3674.5062
September	3692.4508	3680.9609	3687.2047
October	3713.8226	3677.4688	3699.8255
November	3731.9263	3698.8187	3723.4470
December	3794.7791	3716.1297	3753.3677