2017 SYP to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SYP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |