YEARLY HIGH
0.0145 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.0130 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0136 JPY

2017 LAK to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LAK to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0145. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.0130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0142 to the December average rate of 0.0136, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0145 was down 2.71% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0149, 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 73 JPY
2016 Average 67 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 65 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.64 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0143
0.0132
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to JPY 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 0.0138, compared to 0.0135 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0138
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0135

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0008 JPY (High: 0.0143 / Low: 0.0135). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 JPY (High: 0.0134 / Low: 0.0132).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0142) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0145), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-2.58%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0142
2016 Avg (January) 0.0145

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0145 0.0139 0.0142
February 0.0142 0.0136 0.0139
March 0.0143 0.0135 0.0139
April 0.0139 0.0132 0.0135
May 0.0142 0.0135 0.0138
June 0.0137 0.0133 0.0135
July 0.0139 0.0134 0.0136
August 0.0134 0.0132 0.0133
September 0.0136 0.0130 0.0133
October 0.0137 0.0135 0.0136
November 0.0137 0.0133 0.0136
December 0.0137 0.0134 0.0136