YEARLY HIGH
1.2295 VND
YEARLY LOW
1.1598 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1963 VND

2026 LAK to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LAK to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 1.2295. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 1.1598.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0697 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2147 to the December average rate of 1.1647, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.2295 was up 0.00% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.2295, 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 6,148 VND
2025 Average 6,004 VND
Yearly Trough Low 5,799 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 348.43 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.2278
1.1590
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 1.2068, compared to 1.1648 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0420 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2068
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1648

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0309 VND (High: 1.2295 / Low: 1.1987). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 VND (High: 1.1648 / Low: 1.1646).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0309
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0295 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0295

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 1.2221) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.1801), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0419 (+3.55%).

2026 Avg (March) 1.2221
2025 Avg (March) 1.1801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2240 1.2044 1.2147
February 1.2226 1.1980 1.2123
March 1.2295 1.1987 1.2221
April 1.2044 1.1887 1.1973
May 1.2015 1.1986 1.1999
June 1.2008 1.1732 1.1944
July 1.1752 1.1598 1.1649
August 1.1648 1.1646 1.1647