YEARLY HIGH
1.1819 GNF
YEARLY LOW
1.0686 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1107 GNF

2017 LAK to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LAK to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 1.1819. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 1.0686.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1133 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1539 to the December average rate of 1.0837, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1819 was up 0.85% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1720, 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 5,910 GNF
2016 Average 5,152 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 5,343 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 566.61 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1613
1.0717
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 1.1376, compared to 1.0838 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0538 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1376
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0838

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0617 GNF (High: 1.1819 / Low: 1.1203). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0132 GNF (High: 1.0902 / Low: 1.0770).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0617
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0132

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0215 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0215

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.1539) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9497), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2041 (+21.49%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.1539
2016 Avg (January) 0.9497

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1819 1.1203 1.1539
February 1.1727 1.1243 1.1533
March 1.1743 1.1251 1.1483
April 1.1643 1.1097 1.1391
May 1.1645 1.1033 1.1264
June 1.1382 1.0866 1.1049
July 1.1221 1.0826 1.0947
August 1.0892 1.0707 1.0792
September 1.0896 1.0686 1.0803
October 1.0872 1.0716 1.0808
November 1.0893 1.0760 1.0841
December 1.0902 1.0770 1.0837