YEARLY HIGH
6218.0350 LAK
YEARLY LOW
5585.6472 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
5955.2177 LAK

2017 SGD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SGD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 6218.0350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 5585.6472.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 632.3878 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5678.6249 to the December average rate of 6181.4757, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6218.0350 was up 2.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 6084.0737, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31,090,175 LAK
2016 Average 29,414,542 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 27,928,236 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,161,939.03 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6231.7607
5628.3398
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5799.4714, compared to 6110.9639 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 311.4925 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5799.4714
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6110.9639

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 252.9272 LAK (High: 5906.1374 / Low: 5653.2102). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 82.2438 LAK (High: 6151.0413 / Low: 6068.7974).

March Spread (Volatile) ±252.9272
October Spread (Stable) ±82.2438

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 37.0840 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -37.0840

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 6181.4757) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5679.4582), the exchange rate shifted by +502.0175 (+8.84%).

2017 Avg (December) 6181.4757
2016 Avg (December) 5679.4582

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5774.2579 5585.6472 5678.6249
February 5870.7381 5642.5015 5748.3901
March 5906.1374 5653.2102 5781.2704
April 5894.2873 5721.2242 5821.4155
May 5934.6386 5691.3602 5835.6574
June 5983.4398 5795.0577 5931.4703
July 6104.0696 5908.4712 6005.1807
August 6132.5704 6043.6904 6083.4412
September 6190.2810 6101.8272 6149.0537
October 6151.0413 6068.7974 6111.9697
November 6204.6380 6086.8343 6134.6623
December 6218.0350 6132.5673 6181.4757