YEARLY HIGH
2583.0162 LAK
YEARLY LOW
2378.7435 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2520.9489 LAK

2017 PEN to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 2583.0162. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 2378.7435.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 204.2728 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2431.9699 to the December average rate of 2564.6818, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2583.0162 was up 3.34% compared to the 2016 peak of 2499.5059, 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 12,915,081 LAK
2016 Average 12,036,787 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 11,893,717 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,021,363.80 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2577.9530
2418.6987
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 2487.1404, compared to 2554.7573 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 67.6170 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2487.1404
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2554.7573

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 141.8617 LAK (High: 2583.0162 / Low: 2441.1546). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 37.3188 LAK (High: 2571.2335 / Low: 2533.9146).

November Spread (Volatile) ±141.8617
October Spread (Stable) ±37.3188

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 17.3648 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.3648

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 2562.6559) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2399.4078), the exchange rate shifted by +163.2481 (+6.80%).

2017 Avg (November) 2562.6559
2016 Avg (November) 2399.4078

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2499.5431 2378.7435 2431.9699
February 2535.0546 2436.0305 2495.3264
March 2544.1382 2433.5380 2489.8859
April 2539.3000 2465.2557 2504.5760
May 2536.6017 2434.8543 2487.2111
June 2541.3398 2463.1277 2513.8729
July 2556.3025 2466.3878 2534.3069
August 2580.6246 2535.0755 2553.9162
September 2578.7062 2533.5714 2557.3813
October 2571.2335 2533.9146 2555.6020
November 2583.0162 2441.1546 2562.6559
December 2581.8849 2530.4704 2564.6818