YEARLY HIGH
2499.5059 LAK
YEARLY LOW
2292.4111 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2407.0492 LAK

2016 PEN to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 20, valuing the pair at 2499.5059. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 29, dropping to 2292.4111.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 207.0948 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2370.8348 to the December average rate of 2402.0178, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2499.5059 was down 8.06% compared to the 2015 peak of 2718.4994, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,497,529 LAK
2015 Average 12,787,479 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 11,462,055 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,035,473.89 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2469.5990
2303.8544
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 2402.0540, compared to 2412.0444 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.9904 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2402.0540
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2412.0444

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 131.6045 LAK (High: 2442.9711 / Low: 2311.3666). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 38.2582 LAK (High: 2420.4063 / Low: 2382.1481).

March Spread (Volatile) ±131.6045
September Spread (Stable) ±38.2582

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 53.1684 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -53.1684

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 2455.7869) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2601.3147), the exchange rate shifted by -145.5278 (-5.59%).

2016 Avg (April) 2455.7869
2015 Avg (April) 2601.3147

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2392.7822 2336.9505 2370.8348
February 2344.7808 2292.4111 2317.6664
March 2442.9711 2311.3666 2387.9468
April 2499.5059 2393.3579 2455.7869
May 2480.8896 2411.5448 2436.9968
June 2473.1294 2405.4305 2443.0920
July 2474.2898 2408.5453 2447.8684
August 2449.1115 2389.6349 2428.0934
September 2420.4063 2382.1481 2395.8818
October 2420.7334 2377.6377 2398.9970
November 2422.8856 2381.8078 2399.4078
December 2449.6324 2359.8867 2402.0178