YEARLY HIGH
0.1490 KRW
YEARLY LOW
0.1283 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1376 KRW

2017 LAK to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LAK to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.1490. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.1283.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0207 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1456 to the December average rate of 0.1302, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1490 was down 2.94% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1535, 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 745 KRW
2016 Average 715 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 641 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103.64 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1471
0.1286
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to KRW 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 0.1402, compared to 0.1350 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1402
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1350

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0086 KRW (High: 0.1441 / Low: 0.1355). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 KRW (High: 0.1316 / Low: 0.1283).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0086
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1456) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1475), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0019 (-1.26%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1456
2016 Avg (January) 0.1475

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1490 0.1425 0.1456
February 0.1439 0.1371 0.1405
March 0.1441 0.1355 0.1396
April 0.1414 0.1363 0.1393
May 0.1418 0.1363 0.1383
June 0.1403 0.1361 0.1377
July 0.1403 0.1347 0.1378
August 0.1388 0.1349 0.1367
September 0.1382 0.1348 0.1365
October 0.1383 0.1345 0.1364
November 0.1350 0.1299 0.1326
December 0.1316 0.1283 0.1302