YEARLY HIGH
17642.2467 LAK
YEARLY LOW
16604.0150 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
17148.5342 LAK

2026 SGD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SGD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 17642.2467. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 16604.0150.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1038.2317 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16859.6231 to the December average rate of 17615.0112, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 17642.2467 was up 3.85% compared to the 2025 peak of 16988.4518, 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 88,211,234 LAK
2025 Average 82,898,306 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 83,020,075 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,191,158.67 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

17697.4067
16708.6614
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 17015.7166, compared to 17546.9870 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 531.2703 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17015.7166
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17546.9870

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 505.7625 LAK (High: 17109.7775 / Low: 16604.0150). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 56.4684 LAK (High: 17642.2467 / Low: 17585.7783).

March Spread (Volatile) ±505.7625
August Spread (Stable) ±56.4684

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 134.5392 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -134.5392

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 17615.0112) against the same month in 2025 (average: 16826.9932), the exchange rate shifted by +788.0181 (+4.68%).

2026 Avg (August) 17615.0112
2025 Avg (August) 16826.9932

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17075.3129 16769.2710 16859.6231
February 17017.5435 16833.0470 16925.5960
March 17109.7775 16604.0150 16791.0568
April 17399.9485 17062.7331 17231.8260
May 17251.3931 17154.7067 17187.4876
June 17328.3079 16977.2050 17098.7103
July 17585.9397 17300.5546 17478.9627
August 17642.2467 17585.7783 17615.0112