YEARLY HIGH
0.4077 LAK
YEARLY LOW
0.3448 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3791 LAK

2017 STD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the STD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 0.4077. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 0.3448.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0629 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3518 to the December average rate of 0.4023, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4077 was up 5.45% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3866, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,039 LAK
2016 Average 1,834 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 1,724 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 314.57 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4088
0.3466
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.3597, compared to 0.3985 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0388 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3597
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3985

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0194 LAK (High: 0.3752 / Low: 0.3557). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 LAK (High: 0.4009 / Low: 0.3964).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0194
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.4037) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3704), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0333 (+8.99%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.4037
2016 Avg (September) 0.3704

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3590 0.3449 0.3518
February 0.3599 0.3453 0.3532
March 0.3622 0.3448 0.3545
April 0.3663 0.3487 0.3557
May 0.3752 0.3557 0.3668
June 0.3834 0.3679 0.3760
July 0.3955 0.3816 0.3871
August 0.4057 0.3957 0.3990
September 0.4077 0.3988 0.4037
October 0.4009 0.3964 0.3990
November 0.4059 0.3966 0.3999
December 0.4060 0.3989 0.4023