2018 YER to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

34.2865 LAK

YEARLY LOW

31.2699 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

33.6192 LAK

2018 YER to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the YER to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 34.2865. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 31.2699.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0166 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.2072 to the December average rate of 34.1425, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 34.2865 was up 2.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 33.4667, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 171,432 LAK

2017 Average 164,222 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 156,349 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,082.95 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

34.2522

32.9357

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 33.2486, compared to 33.9897 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7410 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.2486

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.9897

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 1.9376 LAK (High: 33.2075 / Low: 31.2699). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1061 LAK (High: 34.0852 / Low: 33.9791).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.9376

September Spread (Stable) ±0.1061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1065 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 34.1425) against the same month in 2017 (average: 33.2473), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8952 (+2.69%).

2018 Avg (December) 34.1425

2017 Avg (December) 33.2473

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	33.3562	33.0198	33.2072
February	33.1870	33.0715	33.1520
March	33.2075	31.2699	33.0454
April	33.2841	33.0660	33.1980
May	33.4767	33.2351	33.3429
June	33.7349	33.3060	33.5463
July	33.7434	33.4393	33.6584
August	34.0397	33.7243	33.9163
September	34.0852	33.9791	34.0333
October	34.1678	33.8665	34.0669
November	34.1588	33.8525	34.1206
December	34.2865	33.9592	34.1425