YEARLY HIGH
0.4559 LAK
YEARLY LOW
0.4000 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4216 LAK

2020 STD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the STD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.4559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 0.4000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0559 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4120 to the December average rate of 0.4492, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4559 was up 9.85% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4150, 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 2,280 LAK
2019 Average 2,042 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 2,000 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 279.37 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4538
0.3987
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 0.4075, compared to 0.4357 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0282 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4075
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4357

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.0135 LAK (High: 0.4242 / Low: 0.4107). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 LAK (High: 0.4109 / Low: 0.4081).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0135
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0065 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.4492) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4116), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0377 (+9.15%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.4492
2019 Avg (December) 0.4116

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4142 0.4111 0.4120
February 0.4123 0.4033 0.4056
March 0.4056 0.4000 0.4033
April 0.4074 0.4040 0.4064
May 0.4088 0.4055 0.4080
June 0.4109 0.4081 0.4094
July 0.4242 0.4107 0.4153
August 0.4359 0.4240 0.4307
September 0.4390 0.4337 0.4358
October 0.4454 0.4380 0.4403
November 0.4444 0.4397 0.4426
December 0.4559 0.4438 0.4492