YEARLY HIGH
5114.0251 LAK
YEARLY LOW
4313.1760 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4748.1339 LAK

2017 BAM to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 5114.0251. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 4313.1760.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 800.8491 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4411.2389 to the December average rate of 5038.1127, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5114.0251 was up 6.49% compared to the 2016 peak of 4802.3575, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,570,126 LAK
2016 Average 22,971,618 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 21,565,880 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,004,245.52 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5122.5290
4346.5762
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 4507.7875, compared to 4988.4803 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 480.6927 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4507.7875
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4988.4803

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 260.0004 LAK (High: 4709.5354 / Low: 4449.5350). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 87.2976 LAK (High: 5032.6291 / Low: 4945.3315).

May Spread (Volatile) ±260.0004
October Spread (Stable) ±87.2976

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 63.2389 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -63.2389

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 5057.8662) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4637.1949), the exchange rate shifted by +420.6714 (+9.07%).

2017 Avg (September) 5057.8662
2016 Avg (September) 4637.1949

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4502.1295 4313.1760 4411.2389
February 4526.9826 4324.2444 4426.9287
March 4539.1674 4318.9186 4440.4333
April 4587.7261 4370.6135 4456.3758
May 4709.5354 4449.5350 4601.4091
June 4811.3583 4612.4943 4710.3393
July 4954.7482 4768.9002 4849.3590
August 5080.6480 4957.8131 4999.3731
September 5114.0251 4981.5214 5057.8662
October 5032.6291 4945.3315 4994.6273
November 5078.3976 4924.8564 4991.5432
December 5098.6531 4962.7306 5038.1127