YEARLY HIGH
150.2765 LAK
YEARLY LOW
142.9467 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
146.6688 LAK

2026 NPR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NPR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 150.2765. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 28, dropping to 142.9467.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.3298 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 148.6841 to the December average rate of 148.4032, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 150.2765 was down 6.04% compared to the 2025 peak of 159.9315, 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 751,382 LAK
2025 Average 777,460 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 714,734 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,648.75 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

149.2006
143.0023
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 146.2673, compared to 147.8734 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 146.2673
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 147.8734

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 5.0812 LAK (High: 148.2594 / Low: 143.1782). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2745 LAK (High: 148.4921 / Low: 148.2176).

June Spread (Volatile) ±5.0812
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2745

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.8921 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8921

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 148.6841) against the same month in 2025 (average: 158.0674), the exchange rate shifted by -9.3833 (-5.94%).

2026 Avg (January) 148.6841
2025 Avg (January) 158.0674

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 150.2765 145.2029 148.6841
February 148.7902 146.2064 147.7213
March 147.0214 143.2552 144.9626
April 149.1074 144.7792 147.4109
May 144.7923 142.9467 143.5188
June 148.2594 143.1782 145.3061
July 148.3638 146.4649 147.3436
August 148.4921 148.2176 148.4032