YEARLY HIGH
175.5657 LAK
YEARLY LOW
150.5660 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
163.1945 LAK

2012 AFN to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 175.5657. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 150.5660.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.9998 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 173.5398 to the December average rate of 155.1978, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 175.5657 was down 6.52% compared to the 2011 peak of 187.8044, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 877,829 LAK
2011 Average 908,323 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 752,830 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 124,998.78 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

175.5674
151.2363
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 166.7195, compared to 159.6695 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.0500 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 166.7195
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 159.6695

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 11.1757 LAK (High: 173.0884 / Low: 161.9128). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8146 LAK (High: 166.1789 / Low: 165.3643).

February Spread (Volatile) ±11.1757
August Spread (Stable) ±0.8146

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 7.6752 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.6752

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 173.5398) against the same month in 2011 (average: 187.2715), the exchange rate shifted by -13.7317 (-7.33%).

2012 Avg (January) 173.5398
2011 Avg (January) 187.2715

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 175.5657 172.6179 173.5398
February 173.0884 161.9128 165.8646
March 165.6366 160.8152 164.9017
April 165.5331 163.5669 165.0336
May 166.1885 164.6882 165.3341
June 166.2180 165.1978 165.6433
July 166.6679 159.5937 165.7410
August 166.1789 165.3643 165.7271
September 165.7580 157.4830 162.5060
October 157.6079 154.5606 155.5812
November 155.2480 150.5660 153.2639
December 157.3797 153.6195 155.1978