YEARLY HIGH
3176.1086 LAK
YEARLY LOW
3058.1673 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3114.8344 LAK

2018 XCD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 3176.1086. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 3058.1673.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 117.9413 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3075.4222 to the December average rate of 3162.5243, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3176.1086 was up 2.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 3099.3321, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,880,543 LAK
2017 Average 15,205,231 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 15,290,836 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 589,706.67 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3171.7190
3061.3828
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 3081.2388, compared to 3148.4300 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 67.1912 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3081.2388
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3148.4300

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 38.5747 LAK (High: 3123.2540 / Low: 3084.6793). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.8233 LAK (High: 3156.8511 / Low: 3147.0278).

June Spread (Volatile) ±38.5747
September Spread (Stable) ±9.8233

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 4.8447 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.8447

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 3162.5243) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3079.1176), the exchange rate shifted by +83.4067 (+2.71%).

2018 Avg (December) 3162.5243
2017 Avg (December) 3079.1176

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3089.3230 3058.1673 3075.4222
February 3073.5047 3062.7370 3070.5775
March 3075.2438 3064.0691 3071.8410
April 3082.6442 3062.8357 3074.5578
May 3100.7752 3078.1114 3088.0578
June 3123.2540 3084.6793 3106.9763
July 3125.1966 3097.0344 3117.9772
August 3153.7824 3123.4226 3141.5094
September 3156.8511 3147.0278 3152.3659
October 3164.5003 3137.2223 3155.5420
November 3164.0488 3135.3803 3160.6611
December 3176.1086 3145.1777 3162.5243