YEARLY HIGH
0.3672 LAK
YEARLY LOW
0.3520 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3630 LAK

2016 VND to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VND to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 0.3672. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.3520.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0152 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3636 to the December average rate of 0.3593, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3672 was down 3.65% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3812, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 10,000,000 VND based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,672,486 LAK
2015 Average 3,711,965 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 3,520,159 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 152,326.84 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3650
0.3588
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VND 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 0.3637, compared to 0.3624 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3637
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3624

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0106 LAK (High: 0.3626 / Low: 0.3520). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 LAK (High: 0.3633 / Low: 0.3621).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0106
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.3641) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3803), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0163 (-4.27%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.3641
2015 Avg (February) 0.3803

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3662 0.3613 0.3636
February 0.3672 0.3621 0.3641
March 0.3667 0.3628 0.3645
April 0.3645 0.3616 0.3635
May 0.3664 0.3622 0.3635
June 0.3641 0.3617 0.3628
July 0.3633 0.3611 0.3624
August 0.3636 0.3621 0.3628
September 0.3633 0.3621 0.3628
October 0.3650 0.3626 0.3638
November 0.3656 0.3592 0.3632
December 0.3626 0.3520 0.3593