YEARLY HIGH
2.8494 VND
YEARLY LOW
2.7117 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7637 VND

2017 LAK to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LAK to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 2.8494. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 2.7117.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1377 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7843 to the December average rate of 2.7294, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.8494 was up 0.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.8408, 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 14,247 VND
2016 Average 13,773 VND
Yearly Trough Low 13,558 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 688.65 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.8114
2.7220
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 2.7877, compared to 2.7397 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0480 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7877
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7397

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0976 VND (High: 2.8358 / Low: 2.7382). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0233 VND (High: 2.7472 / Low: 2.7240).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0976
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0233

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0240 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0240

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 2.7939) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.7467), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0472 (+1.72%).

2017 Avg (February) 2.7939
2016 Avg (February) 2.7467

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8196 2.7371 2.7843
February 2.8494 2.7590 2.7939
March 2.8471 2.7602 2.8040
April 2.8402 2.7495 2.7893
May 2.8378 2.7567 2.7893
June 2.8331 2.7381 2.7653
July 2.8358 2.7382 2.7604
August 2.7616 2.7282 2.7453
September 2.7511 2.7235 2.7386
October 2.7472 2.7240 2.7341
November 2.7467 2.7117 2.7305
December 2.7485 2.7168 2.7294