YEARLY HIGH
39.3564 LAK
YEARLY LOW
22.6914 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.9712 LAK

2023 NGN to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the NGN to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 13, valuing the pair at 39.3564. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 23, dropping to 22.6914.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.6650 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.3778 to the December average rate of 25.5479, the exchange rate registered a net change of -31.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 39.3564 was down 5.57% compared to the 2022 peak of 41.6798, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 NGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 39,356,392 LAK
2022 Average 33,618,563 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 22,691,373 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,665,019.14 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

39.3925
23.2470
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN 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 36.3735, compared to 25.5688 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.8046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.3735
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.5688

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 16.6650 LAK (High: 39.3564 / Low: 22.6914). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4481 LAK (High: 36.9401 / Low: 36.4920).

June Spread (Volatile) ±16.6650
March Spread (Stable) ±0.4481

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 7.6887 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.6887

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2023: 32.2812) against the same month in 2022 (average: 34.9652), the exchange rate shifted by -2.6840 (-7.68%).

2023 Avg (June) 32.2812
2022 Avg (June) 34.9652

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.7667 36.5564 37.3778
February 36.9089 36.2733 36.6555
March 36.9401 36.4920 36.7097
April 37.5731 36.5762 37.1697
May 38.5186 37.5292 38.0471
June 39.3564 22.6914 32.2812
July 25.0998 24.0853 24.5925
August 25.8586 24.5437 25.3348
September 26.4526 25.0477 25.7458
October 27.0942 23.4168 26.3505
November 26.3412 25.0647 25.8416
December 26.9436 22.8955 25.5479