YEARLY HIGH
8376.1000 LAK
YEARLY LOW
8012.8205 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
8218.1218 LAK

2017 BMD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BMD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 8376.1000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 8012.8205.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 363.2795 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8117.8466 to the December average rate of 8321.4694, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8376.1000 was up 1.97% compared to the 2016 peak of 8213.9949, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 41,880,500 LAK
2016 Average 40,600,661 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 40,064,103 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,816,397.44 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8341.8316
8097.4844
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 8143.3175, compared to 8292.9260 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 149.6086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8143.3175
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8292.9260

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 279.0795 LAK (High: 8291.9000 / Low: 8012.8205). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 68.0500 LAK (High: 8338.4500 / Low: 8270.4000).

June Spread (Volatile) ±279.0795
October Spread (Stable) ±68.0500

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 6.7241 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.7241

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 8317.5578) against the same month in 2016 (average: 8161.0379), the exchange rate shifted by +156.5199 (+1.92%).

2017 Avg (November) 8317.5578
2016 Avg (November) 8161.0379

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8234.7500 8012.8205 8117.8466
February 8247.8000 8012.8205 8130.7462
March 8251.5000 8012.8205 8124.0221
April 8240.5500 8012.8205 8140.1527
May 8227.4500 8012.8205 8138.6192
June 8291.9000 8012.8205 8208.5180
July 8290.7000 8012.8205 8229.2822
August 8328.6500 8235.9000 8277.6586
September 8343.8000 8260.7500 8301.2533
October 8338.4500 8270.4000 8310.3349
November 8376.1000 8272.3000 8317.5578
December 8361.2000 8263.8000 8321.4694