2018 ZAR to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

718.3785 LAK

YEARLY LOW

552.8182 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

639.4768 LAK

2018 ZAR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZAR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 718.3785. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 552.8182.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 165.5603 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 681.9811 to the December average rate of 598.2778, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 718.3785 was up 5.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 678.0288, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 35,918,925 LAK

2017 Average 30,910,213 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 27,640,912 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,278,013.16 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

714.5754

566.1726

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 678.2778, compared to 600.6759 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 77.6019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 678.2778

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 600.6759

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 60.8405 LAK (High: 667.0533 / Low: 606.2128). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 22.9926 LAK (High: 713.0987 / Low: 690.1062).

June Spread (Volatile) ±60.8405

March Spread (Stable) ±22.9926

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 34.0561 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -34.0561

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 702.2085) against the same month in 2017 (average: 617.1934), the exchange rate shifted by +85.0151 (+13.77%).

2018 Avg (February) 702.2085

2017 Avg (February) 617.1934

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	700.3933	668.3725	681.9811
February	718.3785	683.2115	702.2085
March	713.0987	690.1062	700.9573
April	701.8701	668.0233	686.6658
May	681.4036	651.8971	665.9550
June	667.0533	606.2128	631.8989
July	642.7135	609.2433	629.5649
August	638.3945	579.2587	604.7705
September	603.6824	552.8182	578.5395
October	601.4390	573.7893	586.4849
November	624.9185	589.9988	606.4177
December	625.0610	583.8193	598.2778