YEARLY HIGH
2690.6505 LAK
YEARLY LOW
2408.7035 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2575.5425 LAK

2017 BRL to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BRL to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 2690.6505. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 2408.7035.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 281.9470 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2539.6949 to the December average rate of 2523.8575, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2690.6505 was up 3.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 2606.7768, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 67,266,263 LAK
2016 Average 58,566,723 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 60,217,588 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,048,674.49 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2667.2883
2474.8254
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 2563.4998, compared to 2587.5852 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 24.0854 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2563.4998
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2587.5852

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 230.1721 LAK (High: 2638.8757 / Low: 2408.7035). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 74.7126 LAK (High: 2526.0160 / Low: 2451.3034).

May Spread (Volatile) ±230.1721
June Spread (Stable) ±74.7126

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 56.9387 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -56.9387

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 2651.2497) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2488.0052), the exchange rate shifted by +163.2445 (+6.56%).

2017 Avg (September) 2651.2497
2016 Avg (September) 2488.0052

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2610.9519 2466.1260 2539.6949
February 2669.4811 2560.4156 2618.3371
March 2657.2959 2533.2176 2601.1038
April 2626.0329 2517.7818 2591.1513
May 2638.8757 2408.7035 2539.8480
June 2526.0160 2451.3034 2490.8639
July 2634.3761 2490.1896 2570.9109
August 2662.5614 2578.7150 2625.0269
September 2690.6505 2597.1494 2651.2497
October 2652.4180 2528.7543 2605.7025
November 2598.6904 2496.6951 2548.7639
December 2574.9215 2489.6464 2523.8575