YEARLY HIGH
1724.4561 LAK
YEARLY LOW
1349.3336 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1411.5893 LAK

2021 BOB to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BOB to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 1724.4561. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 1349.3336.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 375.1226 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1352.6454 to the December average rate of 1606.3057, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1724.4561 was up 27.39% compared to the 2020 peak of 1353.6654, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,622,281 LAK
2020 Average 6,565,911 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 6,746,668 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,875,612.91 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1631.6935
1327.0397
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 1360.0315, compared to 1463.1472 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 103.1157 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1360.0315
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1463.1472

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 152.0891 LAK (High: 1724.4561 / Low: 1572.3670). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.3020 LAK (High: 1355.1787 / Low: 1349.8768).

December Spread (Volatile) ±152.0891
February Spread (Stable) ±5.3020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2179 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2179

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 1606.3057) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1347.1255), the exchange rate shifted by +259.1802 (+19.24%).

2021 Avg (December) 1606.3057
2020 Avg (December) 1347.1255

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1356.3781 1349.3336 1352.6454
February 1355.1787 1349.8768 1352.4275
March 1360.4349 1354.7863 1357.9403
April 1366.5483 1357.6583 1362.9029
May 1369.4161 1356.8405 1366.3681
June 1375.0962 1354.5496 1367.9048
July 1385.9993 1367.7787 1378.5880
August 1392.3712 1382.6157 1388.0432
September 1437.3026 1386.7741 1402.4856
October 1492.7988 1438.0291 1464.7798
November 1576.4747 1488.3984 1538.6808
December 1724.4561 1572.3670 1606.3057