YEARLY HIGH
1285.3223 LAK
YEARLY LOW
1185.4105 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1239.0792 LAK

2017 SDG to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SDG to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 1285.3223. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1185.4105.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 99.9118 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1261.5373 to the December average rate of 1236.9324, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1285.3223 was down 4.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 1341.7750, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,426,611 LAK
2016 Average 6,588,906 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 5,927,052 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 499,558.99 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1265.9164
1213.3667
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1237.5462, compared to 1240.6122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0660 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1237.5462
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1240.6122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 88.7874 LAK (High: 1285.3223 / Low: 1196.5348). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.4280 LAK (High: 1247.1379 / Low: 1238.7099).

March Spread (Volatile) ±88.7874
October Spread (Stable) ±8.4280

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, 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 25.5284 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -25.5284

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 1235.8446) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1333.4641), the exchange rate shifted by -97.6195 (-7.32%).

2017 Avg (March) 1235.8446
2016 Avg (March) 1333.4641

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1282.4099 1239.8285 1261.5373
February 1278.4318 1225.2805 1261.3730
March 1285.3223 1196.5348 1235.8446
April 1230.3892 1197.3473 1217.7458
May 1234.5464 1197.0598 1218.9852
June 1242.2592 1205.2591 1229.7915
July 1242.7156 1199.7897 1233.8326
August 1251.3054 1230.7322 1240.9405
September 1250.0075 1237.5655 1242.0745
October 1247.1379 1238.7099 1244.1079
November 1253.9934 1238.4057 1245.7854
December 1253.4259 1185.4105 1236.9324