YEARLY HIGH
1140.8907 LAK
YEARLY LOW
1086.4696 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1110.9209 LAK

2019 HKD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HKD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 1140.8907. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 1086.4696.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 54.4211 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1091.0654 to the December average rate of 1137.0176, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1140.8907 was up 3.97% compared to the 2018 peak of 1097.3163, 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 28,522,267 LAK
2018 Average 26,853,695 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 27,161,740 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,360,527.55 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1141.6128
1086.4702
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 1098.3156, compared to 1123.5262 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 25.2106 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1098.3156
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1123.5262

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 20.8811 LAK (High: 1115.3049 / Low: 1094.4238). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6364 LAK (High: 1094.5339 / Low: 1090.8975).

August Spread (Volatile) ±20.8811
February Spread (Stable) ±3.6364

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.2515 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2515

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 1137.0176) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1092.6942), the exchange rate shifted by +44.3234 (+4.06%).

2019 Avg (December) 1137.0176
2018 Avg (December) 1092.6942

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1095.0519 1086.4696 1091.0654
February 1094.5339 1090.8975 1092.7552
March 1096.0123 1091.6120 1093.6130
April 1106.6300 1095.6433 1100.7602
May 1110.7109 1098.8808 1103.1185
June 1116.9197 1102.9435 1108.5812
July 1121.4426 1108.9945 1113.9023
August 1115.3049 1094.4238 1110.6509
September 1127.8801 1110.7184 1122.9577
October 1129.0074 1120.8322 1125.5127
November 1133.1147 1127.8596 1131.1160
December 1140.8907 1130.7213 1137.0176