2017 GMD to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

190.0008 LAK

YEARLY LOW

173.2127 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

179.4870 LAK

2017 GMD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GMD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 190.0008. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 11, dropping to 173.2127.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.7881 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 186.4443 to the December average rate of 175.0957, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 190.0008 was down 8.55% compared to the 2016 peak of 207.7676, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 950,004 LAK

2016 Average 967,916 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 866,064 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 83,940.52 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

187.5791

173.9608

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 181.2133, compared to 177.7608 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.4525 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 181.2133

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 177.7608

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 7.9651 LAK (High: 187.2229 / Low: 179.2577). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4102 LAK (High: 180.9935 / Low: 179.5833).

February Spread (Volatile) ±7.9651

September Spread (Stable) ±1.4102

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.7184 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.7184

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 186.4443) against the same month in 2016 (average: 206.1992), the exchange rate shifted by -19.7549 (-9.58%).

2017 Avg (January) 186.4443

2016 Avg (January) 206.1992

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	190.0008	183.0095	186.4443
February	187.2229	179.2577	184.1014
March	184.1662	177.2160	181.6168
April	182.5008	176.4938	180.0350
May	180.8231	173.2127	176.5487
June	180.7302	173.3908	178.5334
July	180.2326	174.1918	178.8039
August	182.9890	178.8469	180.3055
September	180.9935	179.5833	180.2837
October	180.7939	174.2972	176.5653
November	176.7110	174.3425	175.5108
December	176.0158	173.9747	175.0957