2012 BTN to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

164.2047 LAK

YEARLY LOW

139.8722 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

152.0190 LAK

2012 BTN to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BTN to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 164.2047. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 139.8722.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.3325 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 156.4251 to the December average rate of 146.1571, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 164.2047 was down 10.28% compared to the 2011 peak of 183.0164, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 821,024 LAK

2011 Average 862,841 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 699,361 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 121,662.47 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

164.0058

140.9783

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 153.4998, compared to 150.5382 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9616 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 153.4998

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 150.5382

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 13.7586 LAK (High: 157.2358 / Low: 143.4772). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9112 LAK (High: 156.6917 / Low: 154.7805).

July Spread (Volatile) ±13.7586

August Spread (Stable) ±1.9112

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 7.2398 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.2398

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 162.0868) against the same month in 2011 (average: 177.3662), the exchange rate shifted by -15.2794 (-8.61%).

2012 Avg (February) 162.0868

2011 Avg (February) 177.3662

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	162.0852	150.1456	156.4251
February	164.2047	159.0340	162.0868
March	160.7272	155.4030	158.4146
April	157.6482	150.3378	154.2074
May	151.3406	142.7672	146.9676
June	145.0835	139.8722	142.8972
July	157.2358	143.4772	149.9532
August	156.6917	154.7805	155.8112
September	160.4196	147.2337	154.1986
October	161.2870	148.0838	151.0599
November	149.1732	143.4377	146.0490
December	147.6649	145.0751	146.1571