YEARLY HIGH
2.2210 STD
YEARLY LOW
1.7808 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1316 STD

2021 LAK to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LAK to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 2.2210. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 1.7808.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4402 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1948 to the December average rate of 1.9147, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.2210 was down 11.15% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.4998, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,105 STD
2020 Average 11,876 STD
Yearly Trough Low 8,904 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,201.01 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.2333
1.8858
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to STD 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 2.1899, compared to 2.0733 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1166 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1899
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0733

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.1717 STD (High: 1.9525 / Low: 1.7808). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0203 STD (High: 2.1740 / Low: 2.1537).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1717
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0203

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0889 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0889

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 2.2044) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.4603), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2560 (-10.40%).

2021 Avg (April) 2.2044
2020 Avg (April) 2.4603

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2045 2.1828 2.1948
February 2.1947 2.1596 2.1813
March 2.2178 2.1716 2.1913
April 2.2210 2.1945 2.2044
May 2.2171 2.1938 2.1994
June 2.1969 2.1504 2.1684
July 2.1820 2.1559 2.1657
August 2.1740 2.1537 2.1642
September 2.1661 2.0853 2.1422
October 2.1185 2.0356 2.0710
November 2.0411 1.9520 1.9821
December 1.9525 1.7808 1.9147