YEARLY HIGH
1.7147 IDR
YEARLY LOW
1.5973 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6385 IDR

2016 LAK to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LAK to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 1.7147. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 1.5973.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1175 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7028 to the December average rate of 1.6441, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.7147 was down 4.95% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.8041, 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 8,574 IDR
2015 Average 8,233 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 7,986 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 587.27 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.7127
1.5938
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to IDR 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 1.6522, compared to 1.6248 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0274 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6522
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6248

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0716 IDR (High: 1.6800 / Low: 1.6084). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0119 IDR (High: 1.6092 / Low: 1.5973).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0716
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0119

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0442 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0442

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.7028) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.5492), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1536 (+9.91%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.7028
2015 Avg (January) 1.5492

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7147 1.6918 1.7028
February 1.6852 1.6502 1.6640
March 1.6420 1.6020 1.6198
April 1.6374 1.6159 1.6242
May 1.6800 1.6084 1.6543
June 1.6816 1.6242 1.6479
July 1.6286 1.6107 1.6218
August 1.6415 1.6178 1.6261
September 1.6413 1.5974 1.6210
October 1.6092 1.5973 1.6037
November 1.6606 1.5995 1.6319
December 1.6785 1.6221 1.6441