YEARLY HIGH
12119.4977 LAK
YEARLY LOW
11719.7778 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
11933.9622 LAK

2018 XDR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 12119.4977. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 22, dropping to 11719.7778.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 399.7199 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11952.6588 to the December average rate of 11890.1360, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12119.4977 was up 1.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 11882.4842, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 60,597,489 LAK
2017 Average 57,002,209 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 58,598,889 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,998,599.70 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12081.5082
11814.7119
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 11980.7879, compared to 11887.1366 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 93.6514 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11980.7879
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11887.1366

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 277.0340 LAK (High: 12096.1579 / Low: 11819.1240). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 64.6581 LAK (High: 11975.7495 / Low: 11911.0915).

January Spread (Volatile) ±277.0340
September Spread (Stable) ±64.6581

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 150.5063 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -150.5063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 12059.2752) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11003.6974), the exchange rate shifted by +1055.5778 (+9.59%).

2018 Avg (March) 12059.2752
2017 Avg (March) 11003.6974

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12096.1579 11819.1240 11952.6588
February 12116.1516 11985.4034 12054.8365
March 12119.4977 11980.8704 12059.2752
April 12111.7397 11963.0132 12047.8218
May 11947.0802 11821.9860 11897.3155
June 11923.6508 11825.1098 11872.8197
July 11922.4173 11719.7778 11836.9449
August 11950.1269 11817.4051 11876.7367
September 11975.7495 11911.0915 11942.5536
October 11936.3268 11814.4353 11895.4409
November 11925.7840 11772.1203 11881.0072
December 11929.3936 11821.8270 11890.1360