YEARLY HIGH
1082.0948 LAK
YEARLY LOW
1013.8460 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1052.1840 LAK

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,410,474 LAK
2016 Average 5,131,703 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 5,069,230 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 341,244.10 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1073.9568
1029.3196
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 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1039.9483
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1064.4196

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

June Spread (Volatile) ±43.8191
October Spread (Stable) ±8.7467

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.9701

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (August) 1069.1437
2016 Avg (August) 1034.0319

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