YEARLY HIGH
66.8509 LAK
YEARLY LOW
61.6888 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
64.0578 LAK

2017 JMD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JMD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 66.8509. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 61.6888.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1621 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 63.0187 to the December average rate of 66.5082, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 66.8509 was down 1.65% compared to the 2016 peak of 67.9728, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 JMD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 334,255 LAK
2016 Average 324,738 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 308,444 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,810.67 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

66.8707
62.5201
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 63.0773, compared to 65.0382 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9609 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.0773
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 65.0382

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 2.1133 LAK (High: 64.1403 / Low: 62.0270). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8699 LAK (High: 66.8509 / Low: 65.9811).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.1133
December Spread (Stable) ±0.8699

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.8875 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8875

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 66.5082) against the same month in 2016 (average: 63.2939), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2142 (+5.08%).

2017 Avg (December) 66.5082
2016 Avg (December) 63.2939

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 63.9192 61.8873 63.0187
February 63.7804 61.9934 63.1523
March 64.1403 62.0270 63.1234
April 63.6907 61.9715 63.0474
May 63.7979 61.6888 62.8826
June 63.7013 61.7922 63.2395
July 64.8280 62.7448 64.2235
August 65.4110 64.3245 64.8085
September 65.0121 63.2641 63.9210
October 65.5314 63.6013 64.8879
November 66.2524 65.3079 65.8804
December 66.8509 65.9811 66.5082