YEARLY HIGH
0.6261 LAK
YEARLY LOW
0.5832 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6105 LAK

2016 IDR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the IDR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 0.6261. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.5832.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0429 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5873 to the December average rate of 0.6083, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6261 was down 3.85% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6511, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 10,000,000 IDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,260,625 LAK
2015 Average 6,081,763 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 5,831,796 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 428,829.32 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6272
0.5836
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IDR 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 0.6055, compared to 0.6155 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6055
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6155

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0265 LAK (High: 0.6217 / Low: 0.5952). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 LAK (High: 0.6261 / Low: 0.6214).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0265
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0111 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.6236) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5904), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0331 (+5.61%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.6236
2015 Avg (October) 0.5904

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5911 0.5832 0.5873
February 0.6060 0.5934 0.6010
March 0.6242 0.6090 0.6174
April 0.6189 0.6107 0.6157
May 0.6217 0.5952 0.6046
June 0.6157 0.5947 0.6069
July 0.6208 0.6140 0.6166
August 0.6181 0.6092 0.6150
September 0.6260 0.6093 0.6169
October 0.6261 0.6214 0.6236
November 0.6252 0.6022 0.6129
December 0.6165 0.5958 0.6083