2017 PHP to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 PHP to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the PHP to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 166.9043. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 158.3108.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.5936 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 163.1929 to the December average rate of 165.4848, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 166.9043 was down 6.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 177.5805, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
PHP 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 163.1685, compared to 163.0886 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0800 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 6.7649 LAK (High: 166.5005 / Low: 159.7356). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2991 LAK (High: 163.9576 / Low: 161.6584).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.0700 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 165.4848) against the same month in 2016 (average: 163.9001), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5846 (+0.97%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 166.2746 | 160.2949 | 163.1929 |
| February | 165.1083 | 159.4004 | 162.6485 |
| March | 164.3398 | 159.1747 | 161.7581 |
| April | 166.5005 | 159.7356 | 163.3977 |
| May | 165.2849 | 160.5711 | 163.3528 |
| June | 166.2374 | 161.9193 | 164.6611 |
| July | 164.0315 | 158.3108 | 162.5911 |
| August | 164.7864 | 160.2195 | 162.4619 |
| September | 163.9576 | 161.6584 | 162.8510 |
| October | 163.5831 | 160.0678 | 161.7651 |
| November | 165.9984 | 161.3537 | 163.3776 |
| December | 166.9043 | 163.6720 | 165.4848 |