YEARLY HIGH
21.4431 LAK
YEARLY LOW
17.1526 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.8710 LAK

2017 KMF to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KMF to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 21.4431. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 17.1526.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2905 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.5431 to the December average rate of 20.0063, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 21.4431 was up 12.62% compared to the 2016 peak of 19.0408, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 107,215 LAK
2016 Average 91,553 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 85,763 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,452.64 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

20.3338
17.2894
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 17.9093, compared to 19.8327 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9234 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.9093
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.8327

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 1.7800 LAK (High: 21.4431 / Low: 19.6631). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4009 LAK (High: 20.0241 / Low: 19.6232).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.7800
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2308 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2308

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 19.9749) against the same month in 2016 (average: 18.2364), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7385 (+9.53%).

2017 Avg (August) 19.9749
2016 Avg (August) 18.2364

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.8799 17.2468 17.5431
February 17.8996 17.1691 17.5808
March 18.0476 17.1526 17.6410
April 18.2351 17.3511 17.6967
May 18.7097 17.6714 18.2778
June 19.1101 18.3255 18.7162
July 19.6630 18.9690 19.2647
August 21.4431 19.6631 19.9749
September 20.3093 19.7909 20.0801
October 20.0241 19.6232 19.8493
November 20.2221 19.5767 19.8208
December 20.2281 19.7392 20.0063