2017 MDL to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 MDL to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the MDL to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 488.7101. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 399.0369.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 89.6732 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 404.6588 to the December average rate of 484.4185, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 488.7101 was up 17.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 417.2392, 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 2017.
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 422.7311, compared to 470.8683 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 48.1372 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 28.6864 LAK (High: 451.2476 / Low: 422.5612). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.5470 LAK (High: 467.6107 / Low: 459.0638).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.3093 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 484.4185) against the same month in 2016 (average: 405.4856), the exchange rate shifted by +78.9329 (+19.47%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 410.2038 | 399.0369 | 404.6588 |
| February | 413.4606 | 400.5593 | 407.7445 |
| March | 424.4552 | 399.9984 | 412.8160 |
| April | 427.4717 | 411.8973 | 421.3456 |
| May | 451.2476 | 422.5612 | 438.9467 |
| June | 455.9374 | 441.2639 | 450.8751 |
| July | 457.9926 | 442.4659 | 454.4778 |
| August | 467.6107 | 459.0638 | 463.3112 |
| September | 474.7597 | 464.4890 | 469.8325 |
| October | 482.8959 | 471.5140 | 477.2395 |
| November | 484.6601 | 469.4921 | 475.9302 |
| December | 488.7101 | 480.0002 | 484.4185 |