2017 KGS to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

148.0937 LAK

YEARLY LOW

115.3156 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

119.5519 LAK

2017 KGS to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 148.0937. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 115.3156.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.7781 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 117.0576 to the December average rate of 119.5289, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 148.0937 was up 22.48% compared to the 2016 peak of 120.9081, 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 740,468 LAK

2016 Average 581,369 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 576,578 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 163,890.26 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

122.4836

116.5643

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 118.5972, compared to 120.5067 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 118.5972

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 120.5067

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 29.1610 LAK (High: 148.0937 / Low: 118.9327). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9819 LAK (High: 121.6050 / Low: 120.6231).

August Spread (Volatile) ±29.1610

October Spread (Stable) ±0.9819

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.1850 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1850

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 121.9903) against the same month in 2016 (average: 117.9391), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0512 (+3.44%).

2017 Avg (August) 121.9903

2016 Avg (August) 117.9391

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	119.0127	115.3156	117.0576
February	119.3489	115.4183	117.4166
March	120.3132	115.6606	117.5765
April	122.2551	116.9035	119.6607
May	121.9107	117.7982	120.0437
June	121.0717	117.3834	119.8279
July	120.9727	116.7403	118.9813
August	148.0937	118.9327	121.9903
September	121.6625	120.6372	121.1067
October	121.6050	120.6231	121.3090
November	121.3308	118.6733	120.1239
December	120.1512	118.5039	119.5289