YEARLY HIGH
1.0858 STD
YEARLY LOW
1.0039 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0330 STD

2024 LAK to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the LAK to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 1.0858. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 1.0039.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0818 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0791 to the December average rate of 1.0179, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.0858 was down 20.82% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.3712, 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 5,429 STD
2023 Average 6,086 STD
Yearly Trough Low 5,020 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 409.25 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.0864
0.9993
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 1.0545, compared to 1.0114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0431 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0545
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was June, with a trading range of 0.0285 STD (High: 1.0378 / Low: 1.0093). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 STD (High: 1.0106 / Low: 1.0040).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0285
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0213 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0213

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 1.0791) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.3436), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2644 (-19.68%).

2024 Avg (January) 1.0791
2023 Avg (January) 1.3436

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0858 1.0742 1.0791
February 1.0743 1.0633 1.0689
March 1.0725 1.0564 1.0649
April 1.0557 1.0411 1.0489
May 1.0494 1.0364 1.0433
June 1.0378 1.0093 1.0219
July 1.0113 1.0043 1.0066
August 1.0153 1.0039 1.0073
September 1.0106 1.0040 1.0082
October 1.0186 1.0045 1.0135
November 1.0187 1.0109 1.0153
December 1.0221 1.0149 1.0179