YEARLY HIGH
1072.9472 LAK
YEARLY LOW
1025.8971 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1054.6210 LAK

2017 HKD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 1072.9472. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 1025.8971.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 47.0502 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1046.5851 to the December average rate of 1065.1416, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1072.9472 was up 1.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 1059.1128, 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 26,823,681 LAK
2016 Average 26,152,521 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 25,647,427 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,176,253.87 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1067.6610
1043.0747
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 1047.5777, compared to 1061.6643 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.0867 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1047.5777
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1061.6643

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 35.8257 LAK (High: 1061.7228 / Low: 1025.8971). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.2832 LAK (High: 1068.4923 / Low: 1059.2091).

July Spread (Volatile) ±35.8257
October Spread (Stable) ±9.2832

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.0089 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1065.6121) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1052.1734), the exchange rate shifted by +13.4388 (+1.28%).

2017 Avg (November) 1065.6121
2016 Avg (November) 1052.1734

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1061.7880 1032.8061 1046.5851
February 1062.7307 1032.4260 1047.8168
March 1061.8543 1031.3722 1046.1705
April 1060.7059 1029.8150 1047.1324
May 1057.7055 1028.2296 1045.1236
June 1063.1936 1028.0599 1052.6376
July 1061.7228 1025.8971 1053.8518
August 1064.3654 1053.1383 1058.3716
September 1068.1240 1058.4395 1062.2997
October 1068.4923 1059.2091 1064.7092
November 1072.9472 1059.1741 1065.6121
December 1070.6392 1058.7945 1065.1416