YEARLY HIGH
234.6276 LAK
YEARLY LOW
222.6402 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
230.1670 LAK

2016 THB to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the THB to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 234.6276. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 222.6402.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.9874 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 225.4538 to the December average rate of 227.9960, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 234.6276 was down 6.57% compared to the 2015 peak of 251.1250, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 THB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 58,656,896 LAK
2015 Average 59,456,534 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 55,660,048 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,996,847.63 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

233.8879
224.6871
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB 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 229.0809, compared to 231.2531 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1722 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 229.0809
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 231.2531

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 7.6637 LAK (High: 230.3039 / Low: 222.6402). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8948 LAK (High: 232.8026 / Low: 229.9078).

December Spread (Volatile) ±7.6637
April Spread (Stable) ±2.8948

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.8139 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8139

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 232.9323) against the same month in 2015 (average: 231.2986), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6337 (+0.71%).

2016 Avg (August) 232.9323
2015 Avg (August) 231.2986

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 227.6436 223.6160 225.4538
February 231.1447 226.1382 228.0445
March 233.2065 228.5507 230.9417
April 232.8026 229.9078 231.1827
May 234.0956 227.1510 229.1464
June 231.1444 227.2966 229.7164
July 232.7129 229.3196 230.8881
August 234.6276 231.0797 232.9323
September 234.4849 231.5212 233.1212
October 234.3608 228.0356 231.7714
November 233.1631 228.8432 230.8099
December 230.3039 222.6402 227.9960