YEARLY HIGH
81.6988 LAK
YEARLY LOW
73.2262 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
78.9294 LAK

2017 NPR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NPR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 81.6988. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 73.2262.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.4727 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.5377 to the December average rate of 80.9654, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 81.6988 was up 6.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 77.0093, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 408,494 LAK
2016 Average 377,854 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 366,131 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,363.43 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

81.6082
73.8949
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 77.4915, compared to 80.3673 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8758 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 77.4915
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 80.3673

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 4.0490 LAK (High: 78.9929 / Low: 74.9438). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1402 LAK (High: 80.3710 / Low: 79.2308).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.0490
October Spread (Stable) ±1.1402

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.6321 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6321

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 80.9072) against the same month in 2016 (average: 75.5896), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3175 (+7.03%).

2017 Avg (August) 80.9072
2016 Avg (August) 75.5896

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 75.5947 73.2262 74.5377
February 77.0281 73.9781 75.8395
March 78.9929 74.9438 77.0972
April 79.9190 77.1095 78.7873
May 80.2287 77.6741 78.9899
June 80.5027 78.2162 79.6973
July 80.6503 77.8313 79.8943
August 81.6988 80.4355 80.9072
September 81.2495 78.9311 80.4426
October 80.3710 79.2308 79.8105
November 80.7605 79.5281 80.1840
December 81.4668 80.1728 80.9654