YEARLY HIGH
1262.2187 LAK
YEARLY LOW
1154.1859 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1223.0009 LAK

2016 CNY to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 1262.2187. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 1154.1859.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 108.0328 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1240.7367 to the December average rate of 1178.2015, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1262.2187 was down 5.07% compared to the 2015 peak of 1329.5969, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31,555,467 LAK
2015 Average 32,421,003 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 28,854,649 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,700,818.77 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1259.2297
1170.8353
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 1242.7387, compared to 1203.2632 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 39.4755 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1242.7387
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1203.2632

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 35.7672 LAK (High: 1189.9531 / Low: 1154.1859). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.1827 LAK (High: 1216.6345 / Low: 1208.4518).

December Spread (Volatile) ±35.7672
September Spread (Stable) ±8.1827

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 18.9190 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.9190

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 1249.7356) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1305.1290), the exchange rate shifted by -55.3935 (-4.24%).

2016 Avg (March) 1249.7356
2015 Avg (March) 1305.1290

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1256.3253 1232.4573 1240.7367
February 1247.7124 1232.0655 1240.5992
March 1262.2187 1240.6092 1249.7356
April 1256.7440 1241.4226 1251.8635
May 1260.5932 1234.1364 1243.1189
June 1237.6657 1217.6176 1230.3781
July 1218.4799 1205.6069 1211.4591
August 1219.9853 1210.0881 1216.7684
September 1216.6345 1208.4518 1213.1554
October 1218.3520 1198.1224 1207.2406
November 1205.7423 1180.3426 1192.7542
December 1189.9531 1154.1859 1178.2015