2017 BOB to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1208.0990 LAK

YEARLY LOW

1149.9805 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1184.6060 LAK

2017 BOB to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 1208.0990. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 1149.9805.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 58.1185 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1173.2537 to the December average rate of 1203.7340, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1208.0990 was up 0.91% compared to the 2016 peak of 1197.1696, 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 6,040,495 LAK

2016 Average 5,885,576 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 5,749,903 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 290,592.42 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1206.9086

1168.8132

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 1174.9765, compared to 1194.2356 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 19.2592 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1174.9765

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1194.2356

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 38.3412 LAK (High: 1188.3217 / Low: 1149.9805). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.1677 LAK (High: 1208.0990 / Low: 1197.9313).

May Spread (Volatile) ±38.3412

December Spread (Stable) ±10.1677

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 3.6765 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6765

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1203.7340) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1178.7674), the exchange rate shifted by +24.9666 (+2.12%).

2017 Avg (December) 1203.7340

2016 Avg (December) 1178.7674

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1190.0173	1155.5058	1173.2537
February	1188.2784	1152.2694	1174.9068
March	1191.2163	1154.0122	1173.3633
April	1186.7513	1153.5685	1173.5790
May	1188.3217	1149.9805	1171.9878
June	1195.0583	1157.7343	1182.7682
July	1193.9200	1156.8945	1183.8094
August	1201.3005	1178.1012	1189.1193
September	1196.8446	1179.2639	1188.9923
October	1207.0300	1188.9488	1201.7175
November	1205.8075	1191.0945	1198.0411
December	1208.0990	1197.9313	1203.7340