YEARLY HIGH
4803.6859 LAK
YEARLY LOW
4271.4540 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4595.4812 LAK

2016 BGN to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BGN to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 4803.6859. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 4271.4540.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 532.2319 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4524.8944 to the December average rate of 4395.9587, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4803.6859 was down 4.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 5023.2791, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,018,429 LAK
2015 Average 23,080,703 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 21,357,270 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,661,159.49 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4731.6868
4365.4380
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 4635.6380, compared to 4555.3243 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 80.3137 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4635.6380
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4555.3243

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 212.3275 LAK (High: 4710.3187 / Low: 4497.9912). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 48.0170 LAK (High: 4659.5227 / Low: 4611.5058).

February Spread (Volatile) ±212.3275
September Spread (Stable) ±48.0170

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 106.9472 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -106.9472

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 4688.4641) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4618.3955), the exchange rate shifted by +70.0686 (+1.52%).

2016 Avg (May) 4688.4641
2015 Avg (May) 4618.3955

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4555.7695 4496.8090 4524.8944
February 4710.3187 4497.9912 4612.3871
March 4720.2424 4517.7345 4627.8032
April 4741.2274 4632.3333 4701.1660
May 4803.6859 4613.3816 4688.4641
June 4725.7578 4562.1292 4659.1132
July 4613.3373 4532.0782 4577.4701
August 4687.9014 4585.2216 4635.4421
September 4659.5227 4611.5058 4638.9166
October 4652.7120 4520.2653 4581.2524
November 4625.2573 4420.5421 4502.9060
December 4482.5937 4271.4540 4395.9587