YEARLY HIGH
143.4140 LAK
YEARLY LOW
134.1305 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
138.3746 LAK

2026 JPY to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the JPY to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 143.4140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 134.1305.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.2835 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 137.7646 to the December average rate of 143.4140, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 143.4140 was down 6.72% compared to the 2025 peak of 153.7398, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 71,706,993 LAK
2025 Average 72,430,479 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 67,065,235 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,641,758.06 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

144.2133
134.6220
JanuMarcMayJuly

JPY 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 137.4422, compared to 141.1716 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.7293 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 137.4422
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 141.1716

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 5.3989 LAK (High: 141.1741 / Low: 135.7752). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LAK (High: 143.4140 / Low: 143.4140).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.3989
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.8486 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8486

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 143.4140) against the same month in 2025 (average: 146.6910), the exchange rate shifted by -3.2770 (-2.23%).

2026 Avg (August) 143.4140
2025 Avg (August) 146.6910

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 141.1741 135.7752 137.7646
February 140.4342 136.3023 138.2699
March 138.5825 134.1305 135.4213
April 139.3026 137.0822 138.1078
May 140.0830 137.4773 138.0420
June 138.1101 135.8295 137.0480
July 140.6606 138.0062 138.9291
August 143.4140 143.4140 143.4140