YEARLY HIGH
1172.2954 LAK
YEARLY LOW
1158.3485 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1164.4738 LAK

2014 BOB to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BOB to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 1172.2954. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 1158.3485.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.9469 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1161.4874 to the December average rate of 1169.7890, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1172.2954 was up 0.81% compared to the 2013 peak of 1162.8917, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,861,477 LAK
2013 Average 5,649,580 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 5,791,743 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69,734.49 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1170.6301
1160.5369
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 1163.2518, compared to 1165.6959 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4441 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1163.2518
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1165.6959

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 9.9163 LAK (High: 1171.2411 / Low: 1161.3249). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4873 LAK (High: 1166.2862 / Low: 1163.7989).

October Spread (Volatile) ±9.9163
July Spread (Stable) ±2.4873

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.7325 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7325

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 1169.7890) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1159.2835), the exchange rate shifted by +10.5055 (+0.91%).

2014 Avg (December) 1169.7890
2013 Avg (December) 1159.2835

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1163.9426 1158.3485 1161.4874
February 1163.5636 1158.5656 1161.3780
March 1165.0558 1159.5174 1162.6107
April 1165.1355 1161.8378 1163.6404
May 1168.2492 1161.6491 1164.7581
June 1167.8053 1164.5186 1165.6363
July 1166.2862 1163.7989 1164.9037
August 1165.9295 1162.6632 1164.5880
September 1166.4895 1158.7053 1164.0596
October 1171.2411 1161.3249 1164.8806
November 1167.8484 1163.1675 1165.9543
December 1172.2954 1166.2935 1169.7890