2017 BIF to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.8833 LAK

YEARLY LOW

4.6461 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.7713 LAK

2017 BIF to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BIF to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 4.8833. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 4.6461.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2373 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8321 to the December average rate of 4.7317, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.8833 was down 7.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.2695, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,417 LAK

2016 Average 25,139 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 23,230 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,186.36 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.8422

4.7216

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 4.7932, compared to 4.7493 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0440 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7932

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7493

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.2193 LAK (High: 4.8654 / Low: 4.6461). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0515 LAK (High: 4.7541 / Low: 4.7025).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2193

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0515

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0300 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0300

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 4.8321) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.2159), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3837 (-7.36%).

2017 Avg (January) 4.8321

2016 Avg (January) 5.2159

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.8833	4.7389	4.8321
February	4.8612	4.6968	4.8022
March	4.8804	4.6611	4.7898
April	4.8507	4.7224	4.7961
May	4.8528	4.6519	4.7787
June	4.8007	4.6539	4.7604
July	4.8654	4.6461	4.7706
August	4.8014	4.7276	4.7617
September	4.8091	4.7273	4.7551
October	4.7541	4.7025	4.7389
November	4.7573	4.6976	4.7377
December	4.7506	4.6895	4.7317