YEARLY HIGH
0.0583 KMF
YEARLY LOW
0.0466 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0532 KMF

2017 LAK to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LAK to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.0583. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.0466.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0117 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0570 to the December average rate of 0.0500, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0583 was down 1.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0590, 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 292 KMF
2016 Average 273 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 233 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58.33 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0577
0.0491
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to KMF 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 0.0559, compared to 0.0504 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0559
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0504

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0042 KMF (High: 0.0509 / Low: 0.0466). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 KMF (High: 0.0510 / Low: 0.0499).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.0567) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0544), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+4.16%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.0567
2016 Avg (March) 0.0544

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0580 0.0559 0.0570
February 0.0582 0.0559 0.0569
March 0.0583 0.0554 0.0567
April 0.0576 0.0548 0.0565
May 0.0566 0.0534 0.0547
June 0.0546 0.0523 0.0534
July 0.0527 0.0509 0.0519
August 0.0509 0.0466 0.0501
September 0.0505 0.0492 0.0498
October 0.0510 0.0499 0.0504
November 0.0511 0.0495 0.0505
December 0.0507 0.0494 0.0500