YEARLY HIGH
257.1629 LAK
YEARLY LOW
225.7584 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
242.4352 LAK

2017 THB to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the THB to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 257.1629. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 225.7584.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.4044 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 228.9390 to the December average rate of 255.0281, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 257.1629 was up 9.60% compared to the 2016 peak of 234.6276, 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 64,290,713 LAK
2016 Average 57,541,816 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 56,439,608 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,851,104.78 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

257.6370
226.3301
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 234.6745, compared to 250.1958 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.5212 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 234.6745
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 250.1958

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 12.5896 LAK (High: 239.2606 / Low: 226.6710). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6812 LAK (High: 251.3365 / Low: 248.6553).

March Spread (Volatile) ±12.5896
September Spread (Stable) ±2.6812

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 0.2290 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2290

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 255.0281) against the same month in 2016 (average: 227.9960), the exchange rate shifted by +27.0322 (+11.86%).

2017 Avg (December) 255.0281
2016 Avg (December) 227.9960

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 232.8141 225.7584 228.9390
February 235.3253 228.0256 232.2608
March 239.2606 226.6710 232.9126
April 239.1911 231.5844 236.1567
May 240.9794 230.7176 236.3029
June 243.9062 235.4012 241.4753
July 248.7459 240.2141 244.0810
August 250.7459 247.7293 248.9334
September 251.3365 248.6553 250.3250
October 251.0358 247.7445 250.0960
November 256.2799 250.2208 252.7112
December 257.1629 253.5869 255.0281