2018 XCD to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XCD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |