YEARLY HIGH
5472.5575 LAK
YEARLY LOW
4847.5311 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
5251.7895 LAK

2012 BGN to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BGN to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 5472.5575. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 4847.5311.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 625.0264 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5276.0156 to the December average rate of 5356.2075, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5472.5575 was down 10.61% compared to the 2011 peak of 6122.0181, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,362,788 LAK
2011 Average 28,555,188 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 24,237,655 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,125,132.20 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5428.1687
4994.0953
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 5291.3721, compared to 5212.2069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 79.1652 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5291.3721
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5212.2069

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 313.2877 LAK (High: 5160.8188 / Low: 4847.5311). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 90.5929 LAK (High: 5361.4945 / Low: 5270.9016).

July Spread (Volatile) ±313.2877
October Spread (Stable) ±90.5929

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 127.5640 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -127.5640

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 5391.9959) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5622.8030), the exchange rate shifted by -230.8071 (-4.10%).

2012 Avg (February) 5391.9959
2011 Avg (February) 5622.8030

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5379.6801 5179.3388 5276.0156
February 5472.5575 5295.9369 5391.9959
March 5445.9315 5302.2128 5378.2562
April 5438.3900 5290.2905 5358.3273
May 5381.6296 5088.0404 5230.7633
June 5172.1419 5053.2049 5112.8744
July 5160.8188 4847.5311 5030.2680
August 5159.5199 5016.5894 5075.2318
September 5355.5259 5136.9802 5256.7137
October 5361.4945 5270.9016 5306.1643
November 5307.2206 5198.9667 5248.6564
December 5420.2953 5278.4690 5356.2075