2017 HTG to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 HTG to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the HTG to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 136.8416. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 115.9246.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.9170 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 121.5188 to the December average rate of 130.2934, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 136.8416 was down 4.62% compared to the 2016 peak of 143.4723, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 HTG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
HTG to LAK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 122.0848, compared to 131.1973 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.1126 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 15.6193 LAK (High: 133.9631 / Low: 118.3438). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6080 LAK (High: 131.9136 / Low: 130.3056).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.6664 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 130.3111) against the same month in 2016 (average: 126.2479), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0632 (+3.22%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 123.9562 | 118.1961 | 121.5188 |
| February | 123.4124 | 118.2907 | 121.5204 |
| March | 126.1499 | 116.2203 | 121.5896 |
| April | 120.3025 | 117.0480 | 118.9232 |
| May | 119.9064 | 115.9246 | 118.3966 |
| June | 133.9631 | 118.3438 | 130.5599 |
| July | 133.3241 | 128.6849 | 132.3971 |
| August | 136.8416 | 124.5483 | 130.3111 |
| September | 132.2911 | 130.3887 | 131.3900 |
| October | 132.2546 | 129.9968 | 131.4285 |
| November | 131.9136 | 130.3056 | 131.3640 |
| December | 132.1958 | 129.4090 | 130.2934 |