2017 LSL to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 LSL to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the LSL to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 676.8408. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 574.5207.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 102.3201 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 599.6697 to the December average rate of 633.9149, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 676.8408 was up 10.73% compared to the 2016 peak of 611.2269, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
LSL to LAK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 616.8662, compared to 619.0912 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2250 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 72.0206 LAK (High: 676.8408 / Low: 604.8202). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 25.0343 LAK (High: 614.5657 / Low: 589.5314).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 25.0834 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 633.9149) against the same month in 2016 (average: 588.3248), the exchange rate shifted by +45.5901 (+7.75%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 614.5657 | 589.5314 | 599.6697 |
| February | 634.1566 | 596.3633 | 615.4632 |
| March | 659.1201 | 609.8095 | 629.6937 |
| April | 626.6981 | 580.9074 | 604.6103 |
| May | 637.1433 | 589.4097 | 614.5535 |
| June | 649.0536 | 622.0851 | 637.2067 |
| July | 640.1124 | 609.0996 | 627.3905 |
| August | 640.5708 | 613.9475 | 625.3592 |
| September | 645.6328 | 612.1902 | 631.3334 |
| October | 622.5011 | 586.7947 | 606.9180 |
| November | 607.0335 | 574.5207 | 589.6310 |
| December | 676.8408 | 604.8202 | 633.9149 |