2018 XAF to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.8343 LAK

YEARLY LOW

14.6071 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

15.1569 LAK

2018 XAF to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 15.8343. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 14.6071.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2273 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.4591 to the December average rate of 14.8241, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.8343 was up 3.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.2408, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 79,172 LAK

2017 Average 70,803 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 73,035 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,136.27 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.7016

14.7198

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 15.3714, compared to 14.9423 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4291 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.3714

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.9423

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.6292 LAK (High: 15.7481 / Low: 15.1189). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1550 LAK (High: 15.1142 / Low: 14.9592).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6292

July Spread (Stable) ±0.1550

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5085 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 15.6198) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.1825), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4373 (+18.49%).

2018 Avg (February) 15.6198

2017 Avg (February) 13.1825

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.7481	15.1189	15.4591
February	15.8343	15.4359	15.6198
March	15.7646	15.5187	15.6108
April	15.6980	15.3329	15.5494
May	15.2302	14.7386	15.0409
June	15.0766	14.7743	14.9486
July	15.1142	14.9592	15.0225
August	15.2117	14.7148	14.9372
September	15.2963	15.0333	15.1320
October	15.0725	14.7518	14.9365
November	14.9228	14.6071	14.8016
December	14.9697	14.7063	14.8241