2017 XAF to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.2408 LAK

YEARLY LOW

12.8721 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.1545 LAK

2017 XAF to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 15.2408. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 12.8721.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3687 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.1394 to the December average rate of 15.0230, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 15.2408 was up 6.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 14.3143, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 76,204 LAK

2016 Average 68,415 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 64,361 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,843.48 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

15.2714

12.9456

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 13.4326, compared to 14.8765 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4438 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.4326

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.8765

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.7542 LAK (High: 14.0234 / Low: 13.2693). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2973 LAK (High: 15.0396 / Low: 14.7423).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.7542

October Spread (Stable) ±0.2973

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1895 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1895

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 15.0776) against the same month in 2016 (average: 13.8080), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2696 (+9.19%).

2017 Avg (September) 15.0776

2016 Avg (September) 13.8080

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.3993	12.8872	13.1394
February	13.4346	12.8824	13.1825
March	13.5172	12.8721	13.2303
April	13.6830	13.0232	13.2887
May	14.0234	13.2693	13.7141
June	14.3277	13.7450	14.0406
July	14.7749	14.2418	14.4617
August	15.1554	14.7846	14.9163
September	15.2408	14.8561	15.0776
October	15.0396	14.7423	14.8881
November	15.1481	14.7010	14.8920
December	15.2119	14.8862	15.0230