2014 BTN to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 BTN to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the BTN to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 137.7972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 127.1394.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.6578 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 129.3469 to the December average rate of 128.8080, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 137.7972 was down 8.09% compared to the 2013 peak of 149.9261, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BTN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
BTN to LAK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 132.3069, compared to 131.5274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7795 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 4.9377 LAK (High: 134.4838 / Low: 129.5460). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4183 LAK (High: 129.7138 / Low: 128.2956).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.8063 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 135.6156) against the same month in 2013 (average: 139.8369), the exchange rate shifted by -4.2213 (-3.02%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 130.7506 | 127.2163 | 129.3469 |
| February | 129.7138 | 128.2956 | 128.9340 |
| March | 134.4838 | 129.5460 | 131.8006 |
| April | 134.3759 | 131.8057 | 133.3080 |
| May | 137.7972 | 133.3969 | 135.6156 |
| June | 136.4833 | 133.3423 | 134.8364 |
| July | 134.8561 | 133.1976 | 134.0594 |
| August | 133.2069 | 131.1835 | 132.2531 |
| September | 133.6097 | 130.4640 | 132.3149 |
| October | 131.9105 | 130.1244 | 131.1622 |
| November | 131.3720 | 129.7983 | 130.5672 |
| December | 130.6416 | 127.1394 | 128.8080 |