YEARLY HIGH
120.9081 LAK
YEARLY LOW
106.8733 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
116.2539 LAK

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 604,541 LAK
2015 Average 635,170 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 534,367 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 70,174.05 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

121.4354
106.0399
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 114.0090
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 118.4988

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.5982
January Spread (Stable) ±0.7349

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (July) 120.1524
2015 Avg (July) 130.9438

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