YEARLY HIGH
259.5600 LAK
YEARLY LOW
241.2259 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
251.8189 LAK

2016 TWD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TWD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 259.5600. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 241.2259.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.3340 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 243.6437 to the December average rate of 254.8921, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 259.5600 was down 2.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 265.7905, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,297,800 LAK
2015 Average 1,280,095 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 1,206,130 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91,670.17 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

258.5868
242.2853
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD 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 247.9034, compared to 255.7344 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.8311 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 247.9034
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 255.7344

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 7.9904 LAK (High: 258.2659 / Low: 250.2755). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6169 LAK (High: 251.8476 / Low: 249.2307).

December Spread (Volatile) ±7.9904
April Spread (Stable) ±2.6169

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.0431 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0431

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 256.3398) against the same month in 2015 (average: 255.0803), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2594 (+0.49%).

2016 Avg (August) 256.3398
2015 Avg (August) 255.0803

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 247.8619 241.2259 243.6437
February 246.0397 242.4076 244.2144
March 252.2843 245.2746 248.9379
April 251.8476 249.2307 250.6942
May 253.0015 247.6435 249.3780
June 253.4214 248.2496 250.5520
July 254.2219 249.5980 252.0096
August 259.5600 254.2474 256.3398
September 259.3250 254.8820 257.0016
October 259.0369 255.8152 257.2284
November 258.8310 255.1489 256.9352
December 258.2659 250.2755 254.8921