2016 BOB to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1197.1696 LAK

YEARLY LOW

1158.4500 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1177.1167 LAK

2016 BOB to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 1197.1696. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 1158.4500.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.7195 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1179.1191 to the December average rate of 1178.7674, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1197.1696 was down 0.17% compared to the 2015 peak of 1199.2375, 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 5,985,848 LAK

2015 Average 5,888,793 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 5,792,250 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 193,597.66 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1190.6026

1167.6406

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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 1179.8508, compared to 1174.3826 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.4682 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1179.8508

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1174.3826

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 27.4092 LAK (High: 1185.8592 / Low: 1158.4500). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.9115 LAK (High: 1172.0132 / Low: 1166.1017).

December Spread (Volatile) ±27.4092

August Spread (Stable) ±5.9115

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 9.4381 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.4381

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 1188.6891) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1175.1083), the exchange rate shifted by +13.5809 (+1.16%).

2016 Avg (March) 1188.6891

2015 Avg (March) 1175.1083

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1181.7624	1174.7542	1179.1191
February	1185.2984	1174.5446	1178.5144
March	1197.1696	1181.8743	1188.6891
April	1190.9115	1166.9263	1179.2511
May	1180.3066	1173.5474	1176.8717
June	1179.8799	1172.3016	1176.6596
July	1180.2950	1165.4165	1173.2235
August	1172.0132	1166.1017	1169.5541
September	1174.7109	1166.6187	1170.4263
October	1177.7827	1170.1999	1174.4228
November	1184.4071	1175.1127	1179.9017
December	1185.8592	1158.4500	1178.7674