YEARLY HIGH
835.3225 LAK
YEARLY LOW
0.0341 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
93.1084 LAK

2018 VEF to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VEF to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 835.3225. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.0341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 835.2884 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 822.7627 to the December average rate of 0.0344, the exchange rate registered a net change of -100.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 835.3225 was down 0.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 836.6562, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,176,612 LAK
2017 Average 4,069,480 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 170 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,176,442.01 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

905.0356
-82.2386
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 186.1698, compared to 0.0471 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 186.1227 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 186.1698
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0471

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 831.5895 LAK (High: 831.8760 / Low: 0.2865). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 LAK (High: 0.0343 / Low: 0.0342).

February Spread (Volatile) ±831.5895
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 529.1324 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -529.1324

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 822.7627) against the same month in 2017 (average: 812.8211), the exchange rate shifted by +9.9416 (+1.22%).

2018 Avg (January) 822.7627
2017 Avg (January) 812.8211

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 835.3225 792.9125 822.7627
February 831.8760 0.2865 293.6303
March 0.2871 0.2058 0.2306
April 0.2066 0.1243 0.1745
May 0.1211 0.1048 0.1155
June 0.1056 0.1043 0.1051
July 0.1056 0.0786 0.0944
August 0.0793 0.0341 0.0506
September 0.0343 0.0342 0.0343
October 0.0344 0.0341 0.0343
November 0.0344 0.0341 0.0344
December 0.0345 0.0342 0.0344