YEARLY HIGH
38.7889 LAK
YEARLY LOW
15.9917 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.4634 LAK

2017 SYP to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SYP to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 8, valuing the pair at 38.7889. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 15.9917.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.7972 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.9303 to the December average rate of 16.1588, the exchange rate registered a net change of -57.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 38.7889 was up 0.74% compared to the 2016 peak of 38.5056, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 193,945 LAK
2016 Average 187,132 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 79,959 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 113,986.00 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

40.6052
13.8919
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 38.0022, compared to 20.9247 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 17.0775 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.0022
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.9247

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 22.7972 LAK (High: 38.7889 / Low: 15.9917). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1317 LAK (High: 16.1915 / Low: 16.0598).

August Spread (Volatile) ±22.7972
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1317

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 15.7745 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.7745

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 22.6046) against the same month in 2016 (average: 37.6443), the exchange rate shifted by -15.0397 (-39.95%).

2017 Avg (August) 22.6046
2016 Avg (August) 37.6443

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.6046 37.3819 37.9303
February 38.4794 37.3819 37.9327
March 38.4960 37.3512 37.9031
April 38.4432 37.3819 37.9828
May 38.3827 37.3523 37.9677
June 38.6845 37.3837 38.2964
July 38.6547 37.3173 38.3791
August 38.7889 15.9917 22.6046
September 16.2031 16.0404 16.1180
October 16.1915 16.0598 16.1368
November 16.2646 16.0630 16.1508
December 16.2363 16.0471 16.1588