YEARLY HIGH
0.0445 NGN
YEARLY LOW
0.0369 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0406 NGN

2017 LAK to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LAK to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 0.0445. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.0369.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0076 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0386 to the December average rate of 0.0432, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0445 was up 3.51% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0430, 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 223 NGN
2016 Average 159 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 185 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.13 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0437
0.0380
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to NGN 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 0.0387, compared to 0.0424 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0387
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0424

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0065 NGN (High: 0.0445 / Low: 0.0380). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 NGN (High: 0.0436 / Low: 0.0431).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0431) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0398), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0033 (+8.23%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0431
2016 Avg (August) 0.0398

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0395 0.0371 0.0386
February 0.0394 0.0382 0.0388
March 0.0396 0.0373 0.0386
April 0.0394 0.0373 0.0387
May 0.0405 0.0382 0.0390
June 0.0426 0.0379 0.0388
July 0.0424 0.0369 0.0385
August 0.0445 0.0380 0.0431
September 0.0435 0.0427 0.0432
October 0.0434 0.0428 0.0432
November 0.0435 0.0428 0.0432
December 0.0436 0.0431 0.0432