YEARLY HIGH
130.6980 LAK
YEARLY LOW
117.5650 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
126.2766 LAK

2017 INR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the INR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 8, valuing the pair at 130.6980. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 117.5650.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.1330 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 119.2404 to the December average rate of 129.5879, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 130.6980 was up 5.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 123.3135, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 32,674,505 LAK
2016 Average 30,221,829 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 29,391,256 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,283,249.64 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

130.6227
118.2056
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 123.9691, compared to 128.5841 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.6149 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 123.9691
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 128.5841

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 7.4496 LAK (High: 127.2824 / Low: 119.8328). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0116 LAK (High: 128.6029 / Low: 126.5913).

March Spread (Volatile) ±7.4496
October Spread (Stable) ±2.0116

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.1260 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1260

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 129.3854) against the same month in 2016 (average: 120.8692), the exchange rate shifted by +8.5162 (+7.05%).

2017 Avg (August) 129.3854
2016 Avg (August) 120.8692

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 120.8474 117.5650 119.2404
February 123.7572 118.8747 121.4258
March 127.2824 119.8328 123.3411
April 128.1784 123.1037 126.1268
May 128.1135 123.9826 126.3277
June 128.5614 124.3680 127.3529
July 129.1487 124.5105 127.7076
August 130.6980 128.5032 129.3854
September 130.1305 126.5547 128.8572
October 128.6029 126.5913 127.7312
November 129.5220 126.4460 128.2351
December 130.5031 128.4603 129.5879