YEARLY HIGH
2.6554 VND
YEARLY LOW
2.4721 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5627 VND

2020 LAK to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LAK to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 2.6554. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 2.4721.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1833 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6083 to the December average rate of 2.4889, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.6554 was down 3.14% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.7413, 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 13,277 VND
2019 Average 13,340 VND
Yearly Trough Low 12,361 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 916.45 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.6290
2.4762
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 2.6024, compared to 2.5231 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0792 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6024
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5231

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.0654 VND (High: 2.6215 / Low: 2.5561). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0202 VND (High: 2.6171 / Low: 2.5968).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0654
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0202

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0315 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0315

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 2.6163) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.7023), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0860 (-3.18%).

2020 Avg (March) 2.6163
2019 Avg (March) 2.7023

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6171 2.5968 2.6083
February 2.6257 2.5982 2.6100
March 2.6554 2.5936 2.6163
April 2.6496 2.5911 2.6162
May 2.6215 2.5561 2.5881
June 2.5974 2.5518 2.5752
July 2.5771 2.5301 2.5571
August 2.5725 2.5319 2.5483
September 2.5610 2.5028 2.5391
October 2.5233 2.4935 2.5076
November 2.5158 2.4853 2.4977
December 2.5029 2.4721 2.4889