2016 MVR to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 MVR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the MVR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 539.2480. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 521.1594.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.0886 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 532.1041 to the December average rate of 532.6121, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 539.2480 was down 0.32% compared to the 2015 peak of 540.9551, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MVR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
MVR 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 531.4328, compared to 532.4272 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9943 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 17.3706 LAK (High: 538.5299 / Low: 521.1594). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9639 LAK (High: 532.1148 / Low: 529.1509).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.3224 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 531.6134) against the same month in 2015 (average: 531.1872), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4262 (+0.08%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 535.2696 | 529.6617 | 532.1041 |
| February | 534.4494 | 527.7045 | 531.0622 |
| March | 537.0204 | 529.1305 | 532.5227 |
| April | 539.2480 | 526.2312 | 531.6134 |
| May | 533.3724 | 528.3882 | 530.8235 |
| June | 538.8523 | 527.4467 | 530.4709 |
| July | 534.8250 | 529.9288 | 532.5865 |
| August | 536.4000 | 530.4143 | 532.8140 |
| September | 532.1148 | 529.1509 | 530.4915 |
| October | 535.3553 | 530.2284 | 531.9613 |
| November | 537.3051 | 531.3295 | 534.0975 |
| December | 538.5299 | 521.1594 | 532.6121 |