YEARLY HIGH
3264.5532 LAK
YEARLY LOW
1861.3327 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2947.8794 LAK

2026 BOB to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BOB to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 14, valuing the pair at 3264.5532. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 1861.3327.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1403.2205 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3121.8922 to the December average rate of 1889.1400, the exchange rate registered a net change of -39.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3264.5532 was up 2.93% compared to the 2025 peak of 3171.7214, 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 16,322,766 LAK
2025 Average 15,666,382 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 9,306,664 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,016,102.55 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3316.4406
1759.3853
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 3147.0057, compared to 2350.5005 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 796.5052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3147.0057
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2350.5005

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 1344.7240 LAK (High: 3264.5532 / Low: 1919.8292). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.5847 LAK (High: 3180.2847 / Low: 3172.7000).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1344.7240
May Spread (Stable) ±7.5847

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 922.7211 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -922.7211

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 2811.8610) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3118.3246), the exchange rate shifted by -306.4635 (-9.83%).

2026 Avg (July) 2811.8610
2025 Avg (July) 3118.3246

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3129.1334 3110.8339 3121.8922
February 3112.8030 3089.2059 3103.4368
March 3182.1185 3084.0843 3110.6537
April 3192.9152 3164.4425 3183.5525
May 3180.2847 3172.7000 3175.8128
June 3240.1878 3166.4850 3186.6860
July 3264.5532 1919.8292 2811.8610
August 1909.4700 1861.3327 1889.1400