2016 SGD to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 SGD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the SGD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 6084.0737. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 5544.4831.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 539.5905 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5689.2485 to the December average rate of 5679.4582, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6084.0737 was down 0.78% compared to the 2015 peak of 6131.9801, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SGD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
SGD 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 5885.3660, compared to 5880.4299 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.9361 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 221.8617 LAK (High: 6031.6610 / Low: 5809.7993). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 96.2002 LAK (High: 6032.9102 / Low: 5936.7099).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 103.0405 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 5924.2105) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6066.4122), the exchange rate shifted by -142.2018 (-2.34%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5775.2743 | 5624.8613 | 5689.2485 |
| February | 5849.0076 | 5708.0246 | 5782.8041 |
| March | 6031.6610 | 5809.7993 | 5925.1235 |
| April | 6056.2589 | 5951.3227 | 6004.6723 |
| May | 6084.0737 | 5871.3429 | 5924.2105 |
| June | 6066.1920 | 5890.2713 | 5986.1372 |
| July | 6032.9102 | 5936.7099 | 5992.4795 |
| August | 6030.1802 | 5933.5023 | 6002.0518 |
| September | 6009.6216 | 5912.3564 | 5954.6678 |
| October | 5950.7366 | 5828.2114 | 5871.4234 |
| November | 5882.7414 | 5705.7875 | 5782.4987 |
| December | 5763.1463 | 5544.4831 | 5679.4582 |