YEARLY HIGH
385.2381 LAK
YEARLY LOW
358.6927 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
371.9818 LAK

2016 ETB to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ETB to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 385.2381. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 358.6927.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.5453 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 383.3824 to the December average rate of 364.3002, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 385.2381 was down 4.08% compared to the 2015 peak of 401.6400, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,926,190 LAK
2015 Average 1,965,971 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 1,793,464 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 132,726.65 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

385.2906
362.3920
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 377.7758, compared to 366.1878 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.5880 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 377.7758
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 366.1878

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 8.1892 LAK (High: 366.8819 / Low: 358.6927). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3084 LAK (High: 367.5798 / Low: 365.2714).

December Spread (Volatile) ±8.1892
September Spread (Stable) ±2.3084

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.8519 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8519

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 383.3824) against the same month in 2015 (average: 400.7392), the exchange rate shifted by -17.3568 (-4.33%).

2016 Avg (January) 383.3824
2015 Avg (January) 400.7392

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 385.2381 380.5663 383.3824
February 384.6512 377.9390 381.1041
March 383.3674 377.7411 380.0365
April 377.6234 373.4063 376.1846
May 378.4337 370.7632 374.3070
June 373.1926 369.5909 371.6399
July 371.0712 365.6731 368.3929
August 368.3581 365.5037 366.7037
September 367.5798 365.2714 366.2344
October 367.1700 364.4516 365.8360
November 366.7214 364.2193 365.6596
December 366.8819 358.6927 364.3002