YEARLY HIGH
1051.6150 LAK
YEARLY LOW
989.3988 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1026.2535 LAK

2016 SBD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 1051.6150. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 989.3988.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 62.2162 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1000.2961 to the December average rate of 1033.9839, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1051.6150 was down 2.51% compared to the 2015 peak of 1078.7073, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,258,075 LAK
2015 Average 5,175,329 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 4,946,994 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 311,081.00 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1044.9462
995.8583
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 1020.3066, compared to 1032.2004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.8938 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1020.3066
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1032.2004

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 34.2126 LAK (High: 1051.6150 / Low: 1017.4025). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.5831 LAK (High: 1046.4409 / Low: 1038.8578).

December Spread (Volatile) ±34.2126
May Spread (Stable) ±7.5831

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 13.4706 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.4706

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1033.9839) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1005.6309), the exchange rate shifted by +28.3530 (+2.82%).

2016 Avg (December) 1033.9839
2015 Avg (December) 1005.6309

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1010.9452 989.3988 1000.2961
February 1008.4537 991.7893 999.9490
March 1033.0745 1003.4212 1019.7230
April 1040.5722 1007.1427 1022.6255
May 1046.4409 1038.8578 1040.8555
June 1041.8153 1020.6883 1038.3904
July 1032.3906 1018.6155 1024.9198
August 1041.0552 1026.7126 1034.0319
September 1040.1961 1023.7952 1032.8182
October 1038.7185 1029.3632 1035.5298
November 1045.0546 1019.7714 1031.9185
December 1051.6150 1017.4025 1033.9839