YEARLY HIGH
0.9358 LAK
YEARLY LOW
0.8461 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9010 LAK

2017 GNF to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GNF to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 1, valuing the pair at 0.9358. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 0.8461.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0897 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8668 to the December average rate of 0.9227, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9358 was down 16.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1160, 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 4,679 LAK
2016 Average 4,894 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 4,230 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 448.60 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9326
0.8609
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 0.8793, compared to 0.9227 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0434 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8793
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9227

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0476 LAK (High: 0.9064 / Low: 0.8587). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0112 LAK (High: 0.9285 / Low: 0.9173).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0476
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0112

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.9257) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8910), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0346 (+3.89%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.9257
2016 Avg (September) 0.8910

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8927 0.8461 0.8668
February 0.8894 0.8527 0.8672
March 0.8888 0.8516 0.8709
April 0.9012 0.8589 0.8780
May 0.9064 0.8587 0.8880
June 0.9203 0.8786 0.9051
July 0.9237 0.8912 0.9136
August 0.9340 0.9181 0.9267
September 0.9358 0.9178 0.9257
October 0.9332 0.9198 0.9253
November 0.9293 0.9180 0.9225
December 0.9285 0.9173 0.9227