YEARLY HIGH
1.0937 LAK
YEARLY LOW
1.0109 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0431 LAK

2018 UZS to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UZS to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 1.0937. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 1.0109.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0828 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0205 to the December average rate of 1.0270, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0937 was down 57.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.5603, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,468 LAK
2017 Average 9,191 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 5,054 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 414.02 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0961
1.0053
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UZS 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 1.0293, compared to 1.0569 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0276 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0293
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0569

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0379 LAK (High: 1.0887 / Low: 1.0508). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 LAK (High: 1.0158 / Low: 1.0109).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0379
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0322 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0322

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 1.0886) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9985), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9100 (-45.53%).

2018 Avg (August) 1.0886
2017 Avg (August) 1.9985

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0297 1.0143 1.0205
February 1.0158 1.0109 1.0129
March 1.0216 1.0135 1.0175
April 1.0316 1.0219 1.0268
May 1.0475 1.0296 1.0386
June 1.0709 1.0465 1.0595
July 1.0839 1.0696 1.0784
August 1.0937 1.0831 1.0886
September 1.0887 1.0508 1.0728
October 1.0540 1.0347 1.0406
November 1.0394 1.0278 1.0338
December 1.0304 1.0216 1.0270