YEARLY HIGH
2.8408 VND
YEARLY LOW
2.7230 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7546 VND

2016 LAK to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LAK to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 2.8408. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 2.7230.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1178 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7501 to the December average rate of 2.7830, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.8408 was up 0.73% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.8202, 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 14,204 VND
2015 Average 13,474 VND
Yearly Trough Low 13,615 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 589.15 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.7869
2.7397
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to VND 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 2.7498, compared to 2.7594 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0096 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7498
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7594

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0829 VND (High: 2.8408 / Low: 2.7579). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0091 VND (High: 2.7613 / Low: 2.7522).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0829
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0091

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0080 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2.7830) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.7608), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0221 (+0.80%).

2016 Avg (December) 2.7830
2015 Avg (December) 2.7608

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7678 2.7307 2.7501
February 2.7617 2.7230 2.7467
March 2.7567 2.7271 2.7436
April 2.7658 2.7435 2.7509
May 2.7610 2.7294 2.7509
June 2.7649 2.7465 2.7567
July 2.7690 2.7523 2.7592
August 2.7617 2.7501 2.7564
September 2.7613 2.7522 2.7564
October 2.7582 2.7398 2.7484
November 2.7843 2.7354 2.7533
December 2.8408 2.7579 2.7830