YEARLY HIGH
2233.7756 LAK
YEARLY LOW
2136.3534 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2191.3014 LAK

2017 SAR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 2233.7756. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 2136.3534.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 97.4222 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2164.5215 to the December average rate of 2219.0167, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2233.7756 was up 2.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 2190.0658, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,168,878 LAK
2016 Average 10,824,587 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 10,681,767 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 487,111.17 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2224.4663
2159.0719
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 2171.2762, compared to 2211.3267 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 40.0505 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2171.2762
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2211.3267

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 74.5636 LAK (High: 2211.1733 / Low: 2136.6097). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 18.2035 LAK (High: 2223.3495 / Low: 2205.1460).

June Spread (Volatile) ±74.5636
October Spread (Stable) ±18.2035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.6690 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6690

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 2217.8525) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2175.4785), the exchange rate shifted by +42.3740 (+1.95%).

2017 Avg (November) 2217.8525
2016 Avg (November) 2175.4785

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2195.6113 2136.3534 2164.5215
February 2199.0615 2136.4958 2167.9572
March 2200.2827 2136.4673 2166.2882
April 2195.9177 2136.4958 2170.1073
May 2193.5532 2136.4103 2170.0639
June 2211.1733 2136.6097 2188.7193
July 2210.7354 2136.5242 2194.3541
August 2220.7957 2196.1229 2207.2661
September 2224.7760 2202.9548 2213.5328
October 2223.3495 2205.1460 2215.9379
November 2233.7756 2205.6820 2217.8525
December 2229.5047 2203.3275 2219.0167