YEARLY HIGH
193.6680 LAK
YEARLY LOW
171.9396 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
182.8483 LAK

2020 PHP to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PHP to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 193.6680. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 171.9396.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.7285 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 174.7671 to the December average rate of 193.1443, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 193.6680 was up 10.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 175.5475, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 48,417,001 LAK
2019 Average 42,049,586 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 42,984,888 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,432,112.52 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

194.9820
172.9293
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 176.7041, compared to 188.9925 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.2884 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 176.7041
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 188.9925

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 5.8007 LAK (High: 177.7403 / Low: 171.9396). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3207 LAK (High: 193.6680 / Low: 192.3473).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.8007
December Spread (Stable) ±1.3207

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0526 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0526

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 193.1443) against the same month in 2019 (average: 174.8067), the exchange rate shifted by +18.3377 (+10.49%).

2020 Avg (December) 193.1443
2019 Avg (December) 174.8067

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 176.3620 173.8292 174.7671
February 176.1847 174.1116 175.1328
March 177.7403 171.9396 175.0802
April 178.6741 175.5304 176.9481
May 180.0240 176.6865 178.0817
June 181.3047 178.4995 180.2149
July 184.7975 181.3689 183.2142
August 189.1967 184.4220 186.4518
September 190.7713 187.1498 188.3136
October 192.3406 189.5807 190.5823
November 193.0968 190.4603 192.2489
December 193.6680 192.3473 193.1443