YEARLY HIGH
124.8774 LAK
YEARLY LOW
116.3474 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
119.8292 LAK

2016 AFN to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 124.8774. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 15, dropping to 116.3474.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.5301 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 118.7529 to the December average rate of 122.7899, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 124.8774 was down 12.08% compared to the 2015 peak of 142.0344, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 624,387 LAK
2015 Average 666,029 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 581,737 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,650.32 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

123.8904
116.6710
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 118.2373, compared to 121.4211 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1837 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 118.2373
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 121.4211

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 5.9462 LAK (High: 123.6088 / Low: 117.6626). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9632 LAK (High: 119.1375 / Low: 118.1742).

August Spread (Volatile) ±5.9462
March Spread (Stable) ±0.9632

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.9886 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9886

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 122.7899) against the same month in 2015 (average: 120.6147), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1752 (+1.80%).

2016 Avg (December) 122.7899
2015 Avg (December) 120.6147

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 119.3889 118.1438 118.7529
February 119.0795 116.7827 117.9726
March 119.1375 118.1742 118.6854
April 118.9588 117.9232 118.4791
May 119.3679 117.7930 118.2613
June 118.5704 116.3474 117.2726
July 118.3058 117.1662 117.7379
August 123.6088 117.6626 120.2543
September 123.4084 119.5603 121.4266
October 123.7891 122.7475 123.2888
November 124.0568 122.1353 123.0291
December 124.8774 120.9053 122.7899