YEARLY HIGH
137.7972 LAK
YEARLY LOW
127.1394 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
131.9172 LAK

2014 BTN to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BTN to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 137.7972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 127.1394.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.6578 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 129.3469 to the December average rate of 128.8080, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 137.7972 was down 8.09% compared to the 2013 peak of 149.9261, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 688,986 LAK
2013 Average 672,935 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 635,697 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,289.12 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

136.2964
128.1272
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 132.3069, compared to 131.5274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7795 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 132.3069
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 131.5274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 4.9377 LAK (High: 134.4838 / Low: 129.5460). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4183 LAK (High: 129.7138 / Low: 128.2956).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.9377
February Spread (Stable) ±1.4183

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 1.8063 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 135.6156) against the same month in 2013 (average: 139.8369), the exchange rate shifted by -4.2213 (-3.02%).

2014 Avg (May) 135.6156
2013 Avg (May) 139.8369

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 130.7506 127.2163 129.3469
February 129.7138 128.2956 128.9340
March 134.4838 129.5460 131.8006
April 134.3759 131.8057 133.3080
May 137.7972 133.3969 135.6156
June 136.4833 133.3423 134.8364
July 134.8561 133.1976 134.0594
August 133.2069 131.1835 132.2531
September 133.6097 130.4640 132.3149
October 131.9105 130.1244 131.1622
November 131.3720 129.7983 130.5672
December 130.6416 127.1394 128.8080