2023 SGD to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 SGD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the SGD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 15589.7590. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 12407.6872.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3182.0718 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12825.4286 to the December average rate of 15513.9786, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 15589.7590 was up 16.19% compared to the 2022 peak of 13417.2548, 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 2023.
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 12948.7726, compared to 14871.1597 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1922.3870 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 849.1175 LAK (High: 14005.7272 / Low: 13156.6097). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 159.3671 LAK (High: 15589.7590 / Low: 15430.3919).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 166.3431 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 15513.9786) against the same month in 2022 (average: 12813.8197), the exchange rate shifted by +2700.1589 (+21.07%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12936.5347 | 12750.5615 | 12825.4286 |
| February | 12900.3240 | 12485.4573 | 12659.0855 |
| March | 12778.0283 | 12407.6872 | 12585.7801 |
| April | 12984.1928 | 12703.6592 | 12871.5954 |
| May | 13223.3472 | 12923.7094 | 13098.7942 |
| June | 14005.7272 | 13156.6097 | 13651.9517 |
| July | 14540.3963 | 13869.9896 | 14312.9604 |
| August | 14558.1289 | 14175.8363 | 14391.0778 |
| September | 14957.3403 | 14418.1445 | 14614.5965 |
| October | 15183.8597 | 14837.1054 | 15046.9627 |
| November | 15543.2601 | 15168.2352 | 15347.3821 |
| December | 15589.7590 | 15430.3919 | 15513.9786 |