YEARLY HIGH
40.5483 LAK
YEARLY LOW
38.3392 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.6274 LAK

2017 GYD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GYD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 40.5483. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 38.3392.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2090 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.1376 to the December average rate of 40.2234, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 40.5483 was up 1.39% compared to the 2016 peak of 39.9906, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 202,741 LAK
2016 Average 197,196 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 191,696 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,045.07 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

40.3320
39.0290
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 39.2596, compared to 39.9953 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7357 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.2596
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.9953

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 1.5974 LAK (High: 40.0584 / Low: 38.4610). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4935 LAK (High: 40.3777 / Low: 39.8841).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.5974
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4935

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 0.0826 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0826

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 40.2234) against the same month in 2016 (average: 39.5838), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6397 (+1.62%).

2017 Avg (December) 40.2234
2016 Avg (December) 39.5838

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 39.7072 38.3392 39.1376
February 39.7784 38.5690 39.2274
March 39.7047 38.4350 39.1448
April 39.5830 38.5052 39.2025
May 40.0584 38.4610 39.3097
June 39.9928 38.5955 39.5354
July 40.1909 38.8769 39.7155
August 40.2452 39.6804 39.9359
September 40.3306 39.6443 39.9375
October 40.3777 39.8841 40.0608
November 40.4556 39.7730 40.0988
December 40.5483 39.8993 40.2234