YEARLY HIGH
1281.7624 LAK
YEARLY LOW
1158.8654 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1216.7193 LAK

2017 CNY to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CNY to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 1281.7624. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 1158.8654.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 122.8970 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1176.8543 to the December average rate of 1262.3787, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1281.7624 was up 1.55% compared to the 2016 peak of 1262.2187, 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 32,044,060 LAK
2016 Average 30,572,882 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 28,971,634 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,072,425.94 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1272.5774
1168.1522
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 1184.6669, compared to 1248.7716 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 64.1048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1184.6669
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1248.7716

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 43.6937 LAK (High: 1229.9521 / Low: 1186.2584). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 19.3697 LAK (High: 1263.9291 / Low: 1244.5594).

July Spread (Volatile) ±43.6937
October Spread (Stable) ±19.3697

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 10.1430 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.1430

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 1263.8753) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1213.1554), the exchange rate shifted by +50.7199 (+4.18%).

2017 Avg (September) 1263.8753
2016 Avg (September) 1213.1554

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1196.3494 1164.0451 1176.8543
February 1200.9814 1163.7238 1182.9272
March 1197.8051 1158.8654 1178.5576
April 1196.5811 1161.7750 1181.8613
May 1202.9481 1160.5334 1182.3080
June 1215.8389 1178.7978 1205.4929
July 1229.9521 1186.2584 1215.6058
August 1262.7629 1224.6316 1241.0078
September 1281.7624 1245.6910 1263.8753
October 1263.9291 1244.5594 1253.7322
November 1266.8114 1246.3914 1256.0300
December 1278.7551 1248.4024 1262.3787