2012 BAM to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5481.7820 LAK

YEARLY LOW

4842.3270 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

5251.6230 LAK

2012 BAM to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 5481.7820. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 4842.3270.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 639.4549 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5276.2895 to the December average rate of 5352.0539, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5481.7820 was down 10.20% compared to the 2011 peak of 6104.7242, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,408,910 LAK

2011 Average 28,533,992 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 24,211,635 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,197,274.61 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5429.9823

4992.3018

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 5292.0980, compared to 5211.1481 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 80.9499 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5292.0980

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5211.1481

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 312.4821 LAK (High: 5154.8092 / Low: 4842.3270). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 78.0326 LAK (High: 5348.6182 / Low: 5270.5857).

July Spread (Volatile) ±312.4821

October Spread (Stable) ±78.0326

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 134.6940 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -134.6940

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 5393.5089) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5618.0601), the exchange rate shifted by -224.5512 (-4.00%).

2012 Avg (February) 5393.5089

2011 Avg (February) 5618.0601

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	5381.7435	5176.5278	5276.2895
February	5481.7820	5324.9167	5393.5089
March	5440.0456	5301.1262	5380.4251
April	5440.0456	5293.5113	5358.3127
May	5387.7191	5078.2677	5223.6187
June	5175.8902	5071.6888	5120.4329
July	5154.8092	4842.3270	5028.7751
August	5149.0012	5014.1862	5074.7787
September	5360.9002	5141.1532	5259.8491
October	5348.6182	5270.5857	5303.9198
November	5297.7251	5201.4823	5247.5116
December	5413.9653	5278.4550	5352.0539