YEARLY HIGH
4683.1085 LAK
YEARLY LOW
3739.6071 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4110.1655 LAK

2012 BRL to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BRL to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 4683.1085. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 3739.6071.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 943.5013 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4473.2364 to the December average rate of 3839.9752, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4683.1085 was down 9.93% compared to the 2011 peak of 5199.4261, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 117,077,712 LAK
2011 Average 120,243,738 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 93,490,178 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,587,533.37 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4721.6823
3759.8200
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 4302.6581, compared to 3917.6728 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 384.9852 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4302.6581
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3917.6728

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 338.2013 LAK (High: 4197.4584 / Low: 3859.2571). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 37.7105 LAK (High: 3954.8435 / Low: 3917.1330).

May Spread (Volatile) ±338.2013
October Spread (Stable) ±37.7105

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 266.6682 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -266.6682

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 4641.5271) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4834.2950), the exchange rate shifted by -192.7678 (-3.99%).

2012 Avg (February) 4641.5271
2011 Avg (February) 4834.2950

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4600.4050 4272.5515 4473.2364
February 4683.1085 4602.4422 4641.5271
March 4619.3041 4367.0907 4453.0978
April 4385.5472 4188.2351 4304.0120
May 4197.4584 3859.2571 4037.3438
June 3960.7799 3830.2441 3906.7313
July 4019.1566 3826.5819 3947.4850
August 3977.3569 3908.7715 3953.9014
September 3969.4029 3914.1907 3947.3357
October 3954.8435 3917.1330 3940.6126
November 3947.1361 3778.5974 3876.7272
December 3903.0324 3739.6071 3839.9752