YEARLY HIGH
847.3691 LAK
YEARLY LOW
752.9392 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
794.6770 LAK

2017 BWP to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 847.3691. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 752.9392.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 94.4299 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 766.8041 to the December average rate of 819.6065, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 847.3691 was up 8.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 784.6045, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,236,846 LAK
2016 Average 3,730,342 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 3,764,696 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 472,149.51 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

824.8868
761.5239
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 782.2689, compared to 807.0851 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 24.8162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 782.2689
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 807.0851

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 49.0886 LAK (High: 847.3691 / Low: 798.2805). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 18.7973 LAK (High: 821.8664 / Low: 803.0691).

December Spread (Volatile) ±49.0886
August Spread (Stable) ±18.7973

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 16.2363 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.2363

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 819.6065) against the same month in 2016 (average: 759.7260), the exchange rate shifted by +59.8805 (+7.88%).

2017 Avg (December) 819.6065
2016 Avg (December) 759.7260

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 781.5141 756.3187 766.8041
February 793.1799 761.8414 777.8883
March 809.6450 767.4718 786.0853
April 790.2760 752.9392 773.9961
May 803.7727 760.8564 784.7519
June 812.2897 789.7103 804.0880
July 816.1036 792.0080 804.0258
August 821.8664 803.0691 810.6898
September 828.5981 798.7504 816.7472
October 810.2607 787.0065 800.5108
November 803.5534 780.1411 790.9306
December 847.3691 798.2805 819.6065