YEARLY HIGH
311.6035 LAK
YEARLY LOW
270.2341 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
289.9496 LAK

2020 THB to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the THB to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 311.6035. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 1, dropping to 270.2341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.3694 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 292.0517 to the December average rate of 308.9031, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 311.6035 was up 4.16% compared to the 2019 peak of 299.1702, 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 77,900,877 LAK
2019 Average 70,165,127 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 67,558,519 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,342,357.14 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

312.3287
271.2213
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 283.1810, compared to 296.7182 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.5372 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 283.1810
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 296.7182

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 12.3077 LAK (High: 297.0029 / Low: 284.6952). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.7015 LAK (High: 311.6035 / Low: 306.9020).

January Spread (Volatile) ±12.3077
December Spread (Stable) ±4.7015

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 8.1187 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.1187

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 308.9031) against the same month in 2019 (average: 293.7848), the exchange rate shifted by +15.1183 (+5.15%).

2020 Avg (December) 308.9031
2019 Avg (December) 293.7848

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 297.0029 284.6952 292.0517
February 286.6881 279.6450 283.9330
March 283.8772 271.7464 278.1386
April 277.1796 270.2341 274.6469
May 283.5540 274.5619 280.6061
June 292.6715 284.5526 289.7095
July 291.1796 284.7972 288.1545
August 294.1823 288.9193 291.3034
September 293.7746 288.7774 291.3560
October 298.3294 291.9791 295.7826
November 308.0063 296.5050 304.8098
December 311.6035 306.9020 308.9031