YEARLY HIGH
3800.1825 LAK
YEARLY LOW
3438.6747 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3628.9666 LAK

2017 TOP to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TOP to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 8, valuing the pair at 3800.1825. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 3438.6747.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 361.5078 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3527.2272 to the December average rate of 3637.2272, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3800.1825 was up 1.60% compared to the 2016 peak of 3740.3923, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 19,000,913 LAK
2016 Average 18,032,207 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 17,193,374 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,807,539.02 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3780.5073
3489.6820
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3557.6124, compared to 3700.3208 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 142.7084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3557.6124
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3700.3208

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 168.0558 LAK (High: 3667.7918 / Low: 3499.7360). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 73.7861 LAK (High: 3790.0742 / Low: 3716.2880).

February Spread (Volatile) ±168.0558
September Spread (Stable) ±73.7861

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 50.0271 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -50.0271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 3756.2718) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3582.3060), the exchange rate shifted by +173.9658 (+4.86%).

2017 Avg (August) 3756.2718
2016 Avg (August) 3582.3060

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3589.2759 3480.6895 3527.2272
February 3667.7918 3499.7360 3598.6238
March 3646.0828 3481.5206 3553.1306
April 3592.9498 3472.5763 3544.4397
May 3567.8718 3438.6747 3513.9174
June 3669.7951 3504.6159 3608.3357
July 3754.1812 3618.9873 3679.8729
August 3800.1825 3693.6331 3756.2718
September 3790.0742 3716.2880 3751.9682
October 3746.9698 3667.2029 3713.3058
November 3705.5297 3611.4050 3663.2787
December 3669.3436 3589.3983 3637.2272