2013 BAM to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5666.6500 LAK

YEARLY LOW

5033.6255 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

5327.6974 LAK

2013 BAM to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BAM to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 5666.6500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 5033.6255.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 633.0244 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5403.1572 to the December average rate of 5610.6039, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 5666.6500 was up 3.37% compared to the 2012 peak of 5481.7820, 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 28,333,250 LAK

2012 Average 26,254,517 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 25,168,128 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,165,122.24 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

5662.6354

5038.2567

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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 5245.6572, compared to 5409.7377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 164.0805 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5245.6572

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5409.7377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 250.2108 LAK (High: 5532.2082 / Low: 5281.9974). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 82.3762 LAK (High: 5353.7945 / Low: 5271.4183).

February Spread (Volatile) ±250.2108

August Spread (Stable) ±82.3762

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 201.7023 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -201.7023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 5610.6039) against the same month in 2012 (average: 5352.0539), the exchange rate shifted by +258.5500 (+4.83%).

2013 Avg (December) 5610.6039

2012 Avg (December) 5352.0539

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	5498.3635	5301.8336	5403.1572
February	5532.2082	5281.9974	5408.2577
March	5271.9063	5123.4509	5206.5554
April	5237.4121	5102.2601	5172.5737
May	5221.6947	5033.6255	5090.2883
June	5269.0786	5101.0656	5193.1110
July	5286.6179	5100.5071	5205.4226
August	5353.7945	5271.4183	5317.9959
September	5426.8507	5273.0425	5357.8305
October	5568.7821	5435.7223	5488.3305
November	5557.5347	5408.6294	5478.2427
December	5666.6500	5544.5274	5610.6039