YEARLY HIGH
177.1950 LAK
YEARLY LOW
169.1886 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
173.6492 LAK

2017 DOP to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the DOP to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 177.1950. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 169.1886.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.0064 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 174.5200 to the December average rate of 172.2311, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 177.1950 was down 1.34% compared to the 2016 peak of 179.6093, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 885,975 LAK
2016 Average 883,404 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 845,943 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,032.01 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

175.7751
171.9089
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 173.1693, compared to 174.1291 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9597 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 173.1693
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 174.1291

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 5.9898 LAK (High: 175.3396 / Low: 169.3498). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9936 LAK (High: 172.8042 / Low: 171.8106).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.9898
December Spread (Stable) ±0.9936

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.1399 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1399

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 174.5200) against the same month in 2016 (average: 178.7924), the exchange rate shifted by -4.2724 (-2.39%).

2017 Avg (January) 174.5200
2016 Avg (January) 178.7924

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 177.1950 171.6723 174.5200
February 175.2088 171.1570 173.5839
March 175.3396 169.3498 172.5233
April 174.1632 169.2290 172.3693
May 174.7335 169.1886 172.2633
June 175.6842 170.2429 173.7562
July 175.6172 170.7976 174.1822
August 177.0630 174.0324 175.4529
September 176.0285 172.9840 175.2305
October 175.7894 173.2097 174.4087
November 175.0717 172.3925 173.2689
December 172.8042 171.8106 172.2311