2017 SOS to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 SOS to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the SOS to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 14.4793. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 13.6041.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8752 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.0491 to the December average rate of 14.3482, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 14.4793 was down 1.74% compared to the 2016 peak of 14.7350, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SOS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
SOS 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 14.0711, compared to 14.3140 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2429 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.6424 LAK (High: 14.2465 / Low: 13.6041). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2324 LAK (High: 14.4197 / Low: 14.1873).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0183 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 14.3072) against the same month in 2016 (average: 13.8935), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4138 (+2.98%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.2557 | 13.7964 | 14.0491 |
| February | 14.2626 | 13.8053 | 14.0438 |
| March | 14.2583 | 13.8125 | 14.0544 |
| April | 14.2030 | 13.8101 | 14.0431 |
| May | 14.2465 | 13.6041 | 14.0634 |
| June | 14.3451 | 13.8866 | 14.1728 |
| July | 14.3285 | 13.7743 | 14.2393 |
| August | 14.4793 | 14.0729 | 14.3072 |
| September | 14.4063 | 14.0489 | 14.2889 |
| October | 14.4197 | 14.1873 | 14.3414 |
| November | 14.4316 | 13.9277 | 14.3593 |
| December | 14.4351 | 14.0281 | 14.3482 |