2016 LAK to IRR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 LAK to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the LAK to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 26, valuing the pair at 3.7669. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 3.6616.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1053 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6833 to the December average rate of 3.6864, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.7669 was up 0.68% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.7415, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LAK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
LAK to IRR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.7195, compared to 3.7056 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0138 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0917 IRR (High: 3.7532 / Low: 3.6616). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0161 IRR (High: 3.7237 / Low: 3.7076).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0176 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 3.7421) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.5786), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1635 (+4.57%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.6985 | 3.6740 | 3.6833 |
| February | 3.7392 | 3.6762 | 3.7143 |
| March | 3.7446 | 3.6973 | 3.7186 |
| April | 3.7504 | 3.7207 | 3.7287 |
| May | 3.7363 | 3.7062 | 3.7298 |
| June | 3.7669 | 3.7181 | 3.7421 |
| July | 3.7631 | 3.7022 | 3.7269 |
| August | 3.7237 | 3.7076 | 3.7166 |
| September | 3.7266 | 3.7071 | 3.7153 |
| October | 3.7175 | 3.6897 | 3.7032 |
| November | 3.7060 | 3.6705 | 3.6855 |
| December | 3.7532 | 3.6616 | 3.6864 |