YEARLY HIGH
1.1160 LAK
YEARLY LOW
0.8532 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9792 LAK

2016 GNF to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GNF to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 1.1160. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 0.8532.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2628 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0530 to the December average rate of 0.8794, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.1160 was down 4.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1626, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,580 LAK
2015 Average 5,536 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 4,266 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,313.87 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.1190
0.8576
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 1.0655, compared to 0.8928 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1727 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0655
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8928

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.2165 LAK (High: 1.1160 / Low: 0.8995). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0117 LAK (High: 0.8998 / Low: 0.8881).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2165
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0117

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1475 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1475

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 1.0511) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.1041), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0530 (-4.80%).

2016 Avg (June) 1.0511
2015 Avg (June) 1.1041

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0603 1.0412 1.0530
February 1.0614 1.0476 1.0551
March 1.0782 1.0619 1.0673
April 1.0782 1.0626 1.0694
May 1.1086 1.0738 1.0972
June 1.1160 0.8995 1.0511
July 0.9172 0.8947 0.9036
August 0.9067 0.8861 0.8945
September 0.8989 0.8843 0.8910
October 0.8998 0.8881 0.8939
November 0.9060 0.8860 0.8945
December 0.8948 0.8532 0.8794