YEARLY HIGH
474.6113 LAK
YEARLY LOW
389.6692 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
435.6347 LAK

2016 MXN to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MXN to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 474.6113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 389.6692.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 84.9421 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 452.0658 to the December average rate of 397.4838, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 474.6113 was down 15.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 558.5529, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 23,730,566 LAK
2015 Average 25,679,504 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 19,483,460 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,247,105.72 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

470.4060
390.8545
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 449.8961, compared to 421.3733 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 28.5228 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 449.8961
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 421.3733

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 51.7213 LAK (High: 442.8772 / Low: 391.1559). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.6169 LAK (High: 441.4972 / Low: 428.8803).

November Spread (Volatile) ±51.7213
July Spread (Stable) ±12.6169

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 21.9561 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -21.9561

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 447.8644) against the same month in 2015 (average: 529.9294), the exchange rate shifted by -82.0650 (-15.49%).

2016 Avg (May) 447.8644
2015 Avg (May) 529.9294

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 474.2049 436.0706 452.0658
February 448.8467 425.4717 440.1761
March 472.4345 453.1018 461.1958
April 472.0108 454.6899 463.7767
May 474.6113 438.7185 447.8644
June 445.7603 423.4937 434.2977
July 441.4972 428.8803 435.3742
August 446.9747 427.2055 437.7915
September 442.1309 407.3729 421.8964
October 438.4349 417.6404 428.8250
November 442.8772 391.1559 406.8688
December 404.3904 389.6692 397.4838