2016 MDL to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 MDL to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the MDL to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 417.2392. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 394.9016.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.3376 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 400.7901 to the December average rate of 405.4856, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 417.2392 was down 19.68% compared to the 2015 peak of 519.4743, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MDL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
MDL 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 408.2608, compared to 408.5084 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2477 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 18.7241 LAK (High: 413.6257 / Low: 394.9016). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9154 LAK (High: 411.2365 / Low: 409.3211).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.9546 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 411.2653) against the same month in 2015 (average: 442.0209), the exchange rate shifted by -30.7556 (-6.96%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 413.6257 | 394.9016 | 400.7901 |
| February | 408.9896 | 400.4786 | 404.7238 |
| March | 417.2392 | 406.3105 | 411.2653 |
| April | 416.2592 | 409.2291 | 412.8877 |
| May | 413.6746 | 405.2010 | 409.9331 |
| June | 412.0879 | 407.7951 | 409.9647 |
| July | 411.2470 | 407.2750 | 409.0654 |
| August | 411.3304 | 409.3136 | 410.3725 |
| September | 411.2365 | 409.3211 | 410.1908 |
| October | 412.1179 | 405.9688 | 408.9517 |
| November | 411.5264 | 403.6437 | 406.9847 |
| December | 411.9471 | 396.7131 | 405.4856 |