YEARLY HIGH
1059.1128 LAK
YEARLY LOW
1032.4480 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1046.0910 LAK

2016 HKD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HKD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1059.1128. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 1032.4480.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.6648 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1046.9386 to the December average rate of 1051.5818, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1059.1128 was down 0.54% compared to the 2015 peak of 1064.8639, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 26,477,819 LAK
2015 Average 26,226,058 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 25,811,199 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 666,619.51 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1053.1316
1041.6324
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 1045.4988, compared to 1046.6831 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1843 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1045.4988
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1046.6831

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 26.6648 LAK (High: 1059.1128 / Low: 1032.4480). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9416 LAK (High: 1045.8537 / Low: 1040.9121).

December Spread (Volatile) ±26.6648
September Spread (Stable) ±4.9416

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 3.1963 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1963

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1051.5818) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1050.5192), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0626 (+0.10%).

2016 Avg (December) 1051.5818
2015 Avg (December) 1050.5192

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1053.5212 1040.5951 1046.9386
February 1049.2978 1038.6799 1043.7423
March 1053.1445 1039.4536 1047.3393
April 1047.6800 1039.4544 1045.5193
May 1051.9839 1043.6749 1045.4055
June 1047.5612 1038.5111 1044.0479
July 1048.0391 1039.5465 1042.5907
August 1046.3086 1041.3151 1043.2127
September 1045.8537 1040.9121 1043.7094
October 1051.3078 1042.4543 1046.8310
November 1056.6166 1046.5284 1052.1734
December 1059.1128 1032.4480 1051.5818