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