YEARLY HIGH
1.6690 IDR
YEARLY LOW
1.5836 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6281 IDR

2017 LAK to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LAK to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 1.6690. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 1.5836.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0854 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6467 to the December average rate of 1.6285, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.6690 was down 2.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.7147, 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 8,345 IDR
2016 Average 8,192 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 7,918 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 426.82 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.6511
1.5983
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 1.6369, compared to 1.6192 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0177 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6369
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6192

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0575 IDR (High: 1.6635 / Low: 1.6060). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0159 IDR (High: 1.6335 / Low: 1.6176).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0575
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0159

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0161 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0161

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.6467) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.7028), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0561 (-3.29%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.6467
2016 Avg (January) 1.7028

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6690 1.6192 1.6467
February 1.6682 1.6166 1.6401
March 1.6678 1.6136 1.6427
April 1.6635 1.6114 1.6346
May 1.6665 1.6184 1.6368
June 1.6596 1.6029 1.6207
July 1.6635 1.6060 1.6210
August 1.6239 1.5992 1.6119
September 1.6238 1.5836 1.6027
October 1.6335 1.6176 1.6267
November 1.6361 1.6134 1.6248
December 1.6420 1.6215 1.6285