2016 TOP to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 TOP to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the TOP to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 3740.3923. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 3478.0170.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 262.3753 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3611.1804 to the December average rate of 3582.3094, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3740.3923 was down 9.23% compared to the 2015 peak of 4120.8734, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
TOP to LAK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3607.1032, compared to 3605.7499 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3533 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 175.1385 LAK (High: 3653.1555 / Low: 3478.0170). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 40.7234 LAK (High: 3600.8779 / Low: 3560.1544).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 62.8738 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 3645.1833) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3668.0365), the exchange rate shifted by -22.8532 (-0.62%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3656.0795 | 3534.7839 | 3611.1804 |
| February | 3624.6512 | 3478.9620 | 3569.3143 |
| March | 3645.6065 | 3578.9988 | 3607.4629 |
| April | 3676.2052 | 3616.5839 | 3638.5856 |
| May | 3667.9622 | 3562.6569 | 3604.8740 |
| June | 3659.6047 | 3554.3853 | 3611.2018 |
| July | 3608.8342 | 3527.3725 | 3570.7434 |
| August | 3600.8779 | 3560.1544 | 3582.3060 |
| September | 3623.5940 | 3577.4993 | 3599.5242 |
| October | 3686.1938 | 3597.6440 | 3654.4331 |
| November | 3740.3923 | 3573.0349 | 3645.1833 |
| December | 3653.1555 | 3478.0170 | 3582.3094 |