2016 KGS to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 KGS to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the KGS to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 18, valuing the pair at 120.9081. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 106.8733.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.0348 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 107.3229 to the December average rate of 117.8090, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 120.9081 was down 13.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 139.5623, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KGS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
KGS 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 114.0090, compared to 118.4988 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.4898 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 5.5982 LAK (High: 115.6900 / Low: 110.0918). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7349 LAK (High: 107.6083 / Low: 106.8733).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.2134 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 120.1524) against the same month in 2015 (average: 130.9438), the exchange rate shifted by -10.7914 (-8.24%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 107.6083 | 106.8733 | 107.3229 |
| February | 110.6983 | 107.1810 | 108.5646 |
| March | 115.6900 | 110.0918 | 112.4666 |
| April | 118.9613 | 115.3214 | 117.5355 |
| May | 119.2110 | 118.0982 | 118.7597 |
| June | 120.4270 | 118.0215 | 119.4048 |
| July | 120.9081 | 118.9286 | 120.1524 |
| August | 118.8421 | 117.3237 | 117.9391 |
| September | 119.2232 | 116.9394 | 117.7853 |
| October | 119.4528 | 118.2657 | 118.9504 |
| November | 118.7937 | 117.9660 | 118.3565 |
| December | 118.6373 | 115.5109 | 117.8090 |