YEARLY HIGH
2296.8992 LAK
YEARLY LOW
2122.5709 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2235.2203 LAK

2017 QAR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 2296.8992. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 2122.5709.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 174.3283 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2229.4988 to the December average rate of 2268.5336, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2296.8992 was up 1.83% compared to the 2016 peak of 2255.6544, 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 11,484,496 LAK
2016 Average 11,150,239 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 10,612,854 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 871,641.75 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2276.8085
2177.5102
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 2232.8646, compared to 2237.5760 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.7114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2232.8646
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2237.5760

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 164.6408 LAK (High: 2287.2117 / Low: 2122.5709). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 39.9849 LAK (High: 2277.9264 / Low: 2237.9416).

November Spread (Volatile) ±164.6408
August Spread (Stable) ±39.9849

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 36.6675 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -36.6675

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2268.5336) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2240.5721), the exchange rate shifted by +27.9615 (+1.25%).

2017 Avg (December) 2268.5336
2016 Avg (December) 2240.5721

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2261.7969 2200.4665 2229.4988
February 2264.8836 2200.3571 2233.0082
March 2266.0552 2200.4780 2231.0968
April 2263.7008 2200.3571 2235.6812
May 2259.3264 2200.3269 2235.2144
June 2256.2379 2174.1463 2232.6879
July 2275.5506 2189.2868 2244.1707
August 2277.9264 2237.9416 2262.3263
September 2273.6107 2226.6287 2242.1878
October 2285.4723 2179.9034 2222.4526
November 2287.2117 2122.5709 2185.7850
December 2296.8992 2242.5515 2268.5336