2017 SBD to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 SBD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the SBD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 1082.0948. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 1013.8460.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 68.2488 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1033.2894 to the December average rate of 1070.2370, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1082.0948 was up 2.90% compared to the 2016 peak of 1051.6150, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1039.9483, compared to 1064.4196 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 24.4712 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 43.8191 LAK (High: 1057.6651 / Low: 1013.8460). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.7467 LAK (High: 1068.0027 / Low: 1059.2560).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 7.9701 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1069.1437) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1034.0319), the exchange rate shifted by +35.1118 (+3.40%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1050.3754 | 1014.6929 | 1033.2894 |
| February | 1061.1897 | 1025.8667 | 1044.8685 |
| March | 1060.7647 | 1027.8673 | 1045.4427 |
| April | 1061.4172 | 1020.2495 | 1041.0095 |
| May | 1050.0514 | 1013.8460 | 1033.0394 |
| June | 1057.6651 | 1013.8460 | 1042.0407 |
| July | 1067.6633 | 1030.2727 | 1051.5804 |
| August | 1082.0948 | 1059.1223 | 1069.1437 |
| September | 1076.5694 | 1059.3785 | 1069.2270 |
| October | 1068.0027 | 1059.2560 | 1063.9709 |
| November | 1074.8358 | 1041.6898 | 1062.3584 |
| December | 1076.1421 | 1062.7853 | 1070.2370 |