YEARLY HIGH
80.7164 LAK
YEARLY LOW
76.5012 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
78.0254 LAK

2018 VUV to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VUV to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 80.7164. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 76.5012.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2151 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 78.9793 to the December average rate of 77.1115, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 80.7164 was up 0.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 80.5674, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 403,582 LAK
2017 Average 384,469 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 382,506 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,075.62 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

79.2985
76.5851
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 78.4773, compared to 77.5735 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 78.4773
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 77.5735

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 2.8155 LAK (High: 80.7164 / Low: 77.9008). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2447 LAK (High: 78.6321 / Low: 78.3874).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.8155
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2447

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.7091 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 78.9793) against the same month in 2017 (average: 74.5478), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4315 (+5.94%).

2018 Avg (January) 78.9793
2017 Avg (January) 74.5478

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 80.7164 77.9008 78.9793
February 80.5895 77.8463 79.0724
March 79.2380 78.0010 78.7388
April 79.2820 77.9825 78.4862
May 78.2861 76.5451 77.4987
June 78.6579 77.0267 78.0884
July 78.2353 76.7249 77.6338
August 78.5556 77.7994 78.2499
September 78.6321 78.3874 78.5203
October 78.5359 76.5012 76.8112
November 77.5488 76.7142 77.1139
December 78.0779 76.8114 77.1115