YEARLY HIGH
0.0085 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.0071 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0079 BTN

2017 LAK to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LAK to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 0.0085. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.0071.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0084 to the December average rate of 0.0077, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0085 was up 0.10% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0085, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 43 BTN
2016 Average 41 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 35 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.18 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0085
0.0076
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to BTN 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 0.0081, compared to 0.0078 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0081
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0078

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0007 BTN (High: 0.0078 / Low: 0.0071). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BTN (High: 0.0079 / Low: 0.0078).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0084) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0083), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+1.57%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0084
2016 Avg (January) 0.0083

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0085 0.0082 0.0084
February 0.0085 0.0081 0.0082
March 0.0083 0.0079 0.0081
April 0.0081 0.0078 0.0079
May 0.0081 0.0078 0.0079
June 0.0080 0.0078 0.0079
July 0.0080 0.0078 0.0078
August 0.0078 0.0071 0.0077
September 0.0079 0.0077 0.0078
October 0.0079 0.0078 0.0078
November 0.0079 0.0077 0.0078
December 0.0078 0.0077 0.0077