2012 BOB to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1164.8721 LAK

YEARLY LOW

1104.3472 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1151.4161 LAK

2012 BOB to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 21, valuing the pair at 1164.8721. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 1104.3472.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 60.5249 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1161.1538 to the December average rate of 1143.4098, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1164.8721 was down 0.14% compared to the 2011 peak of 1166.4962, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,824,361 LAK

2011 Average 5,758,353 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 5,521,736 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 302,624.52 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1162.9282

1141.6354

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BOB 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 1156.7744, compared to 1146.0578 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.7166 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1156.7744

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1146.0578

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 51.6461 LAK (High: 1155.9933 / Low: 1104.3472). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2185 LAK (High: 1145.0236 / Low: 1141.8051).

July Spread (Volatile) ±51.6461

December Spread (Stable) ±3.2185

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 5.4194 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.4194

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 1156.6064) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1149.1208), the exchange rate shifted by +7.4857 (+0.65%).

2012 Avg (May) 1156.6064

2011 Avg (May) 1149.1208

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1163.8810	1156.0831	1161.1538
February	1163.0252	1153.1436	1157.7765
March	1158.7292	1151.9559	1155.4946
April	1160.4174	1145.5487	1156.2221
May	1164.8721	1149.2776	1156.6064
June	1164.0414	1147.9320	1153.3929
July	1155.9933	1104.3472	1147.9735
August	1150.8321	1145.6283	1147.8459
September	1148.3451	1144.4154	1146.5607
October	1148.9879	1142.6988	1145.1574
November	1147.0226	1142.6797	1145.3995
December	1145.0236	1141.8051	1143.4098