YEARLY HIGH
0.0764 SOS
YEARLY LOW
0.0679 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0731 SOS

2016 LAK to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LAK to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0764. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.0679.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0086 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0760 to the December average rate of 0.0702, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0764 was down 14.57% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0895, 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 382 SOS
2015 Average 415 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 339 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.88 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0766
0.0697
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to SOS 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 0.0748, compared to 0.0714 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0748
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0714

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0039 SOS (High: 0.0718 / Low: 0.0679). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 SOS (High: 0.0724 / Low: 0.0718).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0039
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0760) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0882), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0122 (-13.82%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0760
2015 Avg (January) 0.0882

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0764 0.0751 0.0760
February 0.0761 0.0749 0.0754
March 0.0758 0.0747 0.0753
April 0.0758 0.0743 0.0752
May 0.0757 0.0728 0.0744
June 0.0739 0.0713 0.0725
July 0.0729 0.0709 0.0720
August 0.0726 0.0713 0.0720
September 0.0724 0.0718 0.0721
October 0.0724 0.0706 0.0716
November 0.0714 0.0679 0.0704
December 0.0718 0.0679 0.0702