YEARLY HIGH
2255.6544 LAK
YEARLY LOW
2200.5650 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2230.0463 LAK

2016 QAR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 2255.6544. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 2200.5650.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 55.0894 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2236.6835 to the December average rate of 2240.5721, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2255.6544 was down 0.50% compared to the 2015 peak of 2267.0014, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,278,272 LAK
2015 Average 11,167,875 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 11,002,825 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 275,447.11 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2243.2931
2218.9221
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 2230.3906, compared to 2229.7020 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6885 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2230.3906
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2229.7020

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 55.0894 LAK (High: 2255.6544 / Low: 2200.5650). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.7015 LAK (High: 2228.5825 / Low: 2217.8810).

December Spread (Volatile) ±55.0894
August Spread (Stable) ±10.7015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 5.7617 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.7617

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2240.5721) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2236.4363), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1358 (+0.18%).

2016 Avg (December) 2240.5721
2015 Avg (December) 2236.4363

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2242.7325 2227.3836 2236.6835
February 2246.3935 2218.6279 2230.9219
March 2243.8282 2214.4989 2231.9207
April 2231.5248 2214.5037 2227.1717
May 2242.0966 2226.2507 2229.4826
June 2231.4643 2211.6962 2226.1630
July 2231.9523 2214.2818 2220.9530
August 2228.5825 2217.8810 2222.1773
September 2228.1961 2217.0563 2223.2614
October 2238.8277 2220.8721 2229.9863
November 2250.4321 2227.3645 2241.2622
December 2255.6544 2200.5650 2240.5721