YEARLY HIGH
5115.4526 LAK
YEARLY LOW
4314.5326 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4749.3572 LAK

2017 BGN to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BGN to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 5115.4526. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 4314.5326.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 800.9200 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4411.9492 to the December average rate of 5039.3745, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5115.4526 was up 6.49% compared to the 2016 peak of 4803.6859, 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 25,577,263 LAK
2016 Average 22,975,302 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 21,572,663 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,004,599.82 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5122.3042
4347.3715
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 4508.5372, compared to 4990.1771 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 481.6399 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4508.5372
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4990.1771

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 257.0576 LAK (High: 4706.9435 / Low: 4449.8859). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 97.3570 LAK (High: 5042.7619 / Low: 4945.4049).

May Spread (Volatile) ±257.0576
October Spread (Stable) ±97.3570

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 64.8431 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -64.8431

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 5057.7265) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4638.9166), the exchange rate shifted by +418.8099 (+9.03%).

2017 Avg (September) 5057.7265
2016 Avg (September) 4638.9166

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4506.2039 4314.5326 4411.9492
February 4515.3235 4320.1038 4424.3326
March 4539.1900 4319.1607 4441.1106
April 4587.2431 4370.1844 4457.1084
May 4706.9435 4449.8859 4603.0647
June 4811.5803 4611.4564 4713.6578
July 4957.6102 4778.4915 4853.3906
August 5077.7094 4960.0014 5002.9229
September 5115.4526 4979.8106 5057.7265
October 5042.7619 4945.4049 4992.8834
November 5084.0706 4922.6865 4994.7647
December 5103.4060 4989.7806 5039.3745