2017 BTN to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

141.4571 LAK

YEARLY LOW

117.5781 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

126.3457 LAK

2017 BTN to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BTN to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 141.4571. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 117.5781.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.8790 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 119.2292 to the December average rate of 129.5264, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 141.4571 was up 14.70% compared to the 2016 peak of 123.3264, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 707,285 LAK

2016 Average 604,419 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 587,890 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 119,394.89 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

131.7338

118.0924

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 123.9186, compared to 128.7728 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.8542 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 123.9186

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 128.7728

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 12.8101 LAK (High: 141.4571 / Low: 128.6469). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5709 LAK (High: 128.4340 / Low: 126.8631).

August Spread (Volatile) ±12.8101

October Spread (Stable) ±1.5709

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.6763 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6763

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 130.5970) against the same month in 2016 (average: 120.8921), the exchange rate shifted by +9.7049 (+8.03%).

2017 Avg (August) 130.5970

2016 Avg (August) 120.8921

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	121.2806	117.5781	119.2292
February	123.4655	117.9485	121.2477
March	127.0934	120.0744	123.2081
April	128.3519	123.3097	126.1100
May	128.0137	124.0647	126.3358
June	128.7270	124.4692	127.3806
July	128.9487	124.4249	127.6489
August	141.4571	128.6469	130.5970
September	130.2755	126.4492	128.9207
October	128.4340	126.8631	127.6677
November	129.1874	127.2892	128.2762
December	130.3226	128.2731	129.5264