YEARLY HIGH
2680.2413 LAK
YEARLY LOW
2534.3783 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2609.1166 LAK

2019 PEN to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PEN to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 2680.2413. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2534.3783.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 145.8630 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2559.2951 to the December average rate of 2647.6389, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2680.2413 was up 3.23% compared to the 2018 peak of 2596.3398, 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 13,401,207 LAK
2018 Average 12,809,385 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 12,671,891 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 729,315.21 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2656.4733
2550.4607
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 2593.3133, compared to 2624.9200 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 31.6068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2593.3133
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2624.9200

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 82.6669 LAK (High: 2646.0672 / Low: 2563.4003). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.9417 LAK (High: 2606.6209 / Low: 2588.6792).

June Spread (Volatile) ±82.6669
March Spread (Stable) ±17.9417

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 65.0099 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -65.0099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 2647.6389) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2540.3051), the exchange rate shifted by +107.3338 (+4.23%).

2019 Avg (December) 2647.6389
2018 Avg (December) 2540.3051

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2581.4201 2534.3783 2559.2951
February 2597.2977 2568.8774 2581.6669
March 2606.6209 2588.6792 2597.1518
April 2634.4310 2598.5544 2614.0258
May 2620.1263 2564.6501 2599.6123
June 2646.0672 2563.4003 2608.1277
July 2660.4495 2629.6992 2643.5879
August 2626.0282 2560.2314 2578.5780
September 2652.3527 2578.2336 2622.0434
October 2649.9652 2595.5610 2628.8957
November 2652.4183 2607.3791 2628.7762
December 2680.2413 2610.4736 2647.6389