YEARLY HIGH
0.0076 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0068 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0071 RUB

2017 LAK to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LAK to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0076. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.0068.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0074 to the December average rate of 0.0070, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0076 was down 25.16% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0101, 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 38 RUB
2016 Average 41 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 34 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.86 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0074
0.0069
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to RUB 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 0.0071, compared to 0.0071 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0071
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0071

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0006 RUB (High: 0.0075 / Low: 0.0069). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 RUB (High: 0.0070 / Low: 0.0069).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0074) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0094), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0020 (-21.52%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0074
2016 Avg (January) 0.0094

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0076 0.0072 0.0074
February 0.0075 0.0069 0.0072
March 0.0074 0.0068 0.0071
April 0.0071 0.0068 0.0069
May 0.0073 0.0069 0.0070
June 0.0073 0.0069 0.0071
July 0.0075 0.0071 0.0072
August 0.0073 0.0070 0.0072
September 0.0070 0.0069 0.0069
October 0.0070 0.0069 0.0069
November 0.0073 0.0070 0.0071
December 0.0071 0.0069 0.0070