2016 SDG to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 SDG to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the SDG to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 1341.7750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 1236.1624.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 105.6126 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1331.4507 to the December average rate of 1256.4114, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1341.7750 was down 5.85% compared to the 2015 peak of 1425.1236, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SDG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
SDG 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 1331.8911, compared to 1303.7344 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 28.1567 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 79.1068 LAK (High: 1338.5398 / Low: 1259.4330). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.2646 LAK (High: 1333.6449 / Low: 1327.3803).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, 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 49.3718 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 1331.9423) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1361.1127), the exchange rate shifted by -29.1704 (-2.14%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1337.0425 | 1316.7282 | 1331.4507 |
| February | 1341.7750 | 1324.9635 | 1331.9423 |
| March | 1341.5279 | 1326.1884 | 1333.4641 |
| April | 1333.1843 | 1322.1437 | 1329.6875 |
| May | 1340.0631 | 1329.6407 | 1332.7108 |
| June | 1335.0492 | 1327.5780 | 1332.0914 |
| July | 1334.2054 | 1324.9073 | 1329.9284 |
| August | 1333.6449 | 1327.3803 | 1331.0767 |
| September | 1335.7111 | 1322.5436 | 1329.9098 |
| October | 1338.5398 | 1259.4330 | 1312.2260 |
| November | 1281.8922 | 1254.4904 | 1262.8543 |
| December | 1263.6427 | 1236.1624 | 1256.4114 |