2017 PEN to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |