YEARLY HIGH
488.7101 LAK
YEARLY LOW
399.0369 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
446.7997 LAK

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MDL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,443,550 LAK
2016 Average 2,041,934 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 1,995,184 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 448,366.00 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

492.3944
396.6829
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 422.7311
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 470.8683

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±28.6864
August Spread (Stable) ±8.5470

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (December) 484.4185
2016 Avg (December) 405.4856

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