YEARLY HIGH
784.6045 LAK
YEARLY LOW
696.4403 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
746.0059 LAK

2016 BWP to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 784.6045. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 696.4403.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 88.1642 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 707.2063 to the December average rate of 759.7260, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 784.6045 was down 8.24% compared to the 2015 peak of 855.0217, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,923,022 LAK
2015 Average 4,020,132 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 3,482,201 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 440,821.07 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

777.5833
700.8084
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 730.6202, compared to 761.3917 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 30.7715 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 730.6202
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 761.3917

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 47.6392 LAK (High: 769.4646 / Low: 721.8254). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 20.9800 LAK (High: 760.8474 / Low: 739.8674).

May Spread (Volatile) ±47.6392
July Spread (Stable) ±20.9800

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 12.7104 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.7104

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 771.1854) against the same month in 2015 (average: 804.0344), the exchange rate shifted by -32.8490 (-4.09%).

2016 Avg (August) 771.1854
2015 Avg (August) 804.0344

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 723.6675 696.4403 707.2063
February 734.3297 706.7087 720.3922
March 747.8899 716.3291 729.2395
April 765.3960 735.4856 750.8851
May 769.4646 721.8254 738.1747
June 758.2594 724.0492 737.8234
July 760.8474 739.8674 750.1181
August 784.6045 749.5408 771.1854
September 779.1312 745.3305 761.5339
October 775.0042 751.5182 763.6627
November 781.9111 746.0473 762.1242
December 773.0819 743.4775 759.7260