YEARLY HIGH
1.1720 GNF
YEARLY LOW
0.8960 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0300 GNF

2016 LAK to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LAK to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 1.1720. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 0.8960.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2760 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9497 to the December average rate of 1.1374, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.1720 was up 19.96% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.9770, 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 5,860 GNF
2015 Average 4,519 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 4,480 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,379.76 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.1600
0.8889
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to GNF 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 0.9398, compared to 1.1202 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1803 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9398
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1202

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.2157 GNF (High: 1.1117 / Low: 0.8960). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0123 GNF (High: 0.9545 / Low: 0.9422).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2157
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0123

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0237 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0237

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.1374) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9483), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1891 (+19.94%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.1374
2015 Avg (December) 0.9483

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9604 0.9431 0.9497
February 0.9545 0.9422 0.9478
March 0.9417 0.9275 0.9370
April 0.9411 0.9275 0.9352
May 0.9313 0.9020 0.9115
June 1.1117 0.8960 0.9578
July 1.1177 1.0903 1.1067
August 1.1285 1.1029 1.1179
September 1.1308 1.1125 1.1223
October 1.1260 1.1113 1.1187
November 1.1286 1.1038 1.1180
December 1.1720 1.1175 1.1374