YEARLY HIGH
295.1227 LAK
YEARLY LOW
256.4590 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
275.0742 LAK

2018 UYU to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 295.1227. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 256.4590.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.6637 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 290.9494 to the December average rate of 265.2394, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 295.1227 was up 0.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 294.5721, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,475,614 LAK
2017 Average 1,434,462 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 1,282,295 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 193,318.66 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

297.0354
255.8054
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 285.3845, compared to 264.7638 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 20.6207 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 285.3845
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 264.7638

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 26.7336 LAK (High: 292.3089 / Low: 265.5753). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3506 LAK (High: 293.3730 / Low: 291.0224).

May Spread (Volatile) ±26.7336
March Spread (Stable) ±2.3506

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 16.7884 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.7884

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 293.5996) against the same month in 2017 (average: 286.0610), the exchange rate shifted by +7.5386 (+2.64%).

2018 Avg (April) 293.5996
2017 Avg (April) 286.0610

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 293.5850 287.9222 290.9494
February 292.9099 287.0249 290.8210
March 293.3730 291.0224 292.4597
April 295.1227 292.2272 293.5996
May 292.3089 265.5753 276.8112
June 269.5719 264.9902 267.6662
July 276.1175 266.5431 270.1508
August 281.1912 264.5389 272.1700
September 265.4498 256.5193 259.7876
October 260.5682 256.4590 259.2412
November 266.3259 260.2009 261.9938
December 267.5287 263.6665 265.2394