YEARLY HIGH
1115.3179 LAK
YEARLY LOW
997.1994 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1047.8487 LAK

2012 BWP to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 1115.3179. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 997.1994.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 118.1185 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1074.1126 to the December average rate of 1017.6202, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1115.3179 was down 11.87% compared to the 2011 peak of 1265.5717, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,576,589 LAK
2011 Average 5,867,272 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 4,985,997 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 590,592.59 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1112.4244
996.6374
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 1068.9503, compared to 1026.7472 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 42.2031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1068.9503
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1026.7472

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 66.7308 LAK (High: 1080.1217 / Low: 1013.3909). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 19.8242 LAK (High: 1017.0236 / Low: 997.1994).

May Spread (Volatile) ±66.7308
November Spread (Stable) ±19.8242

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 27.6568 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -27.6568

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1102.7755) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1187.9538), the exchange rate shifted by -85.1783 (-7.17%).

2012 Avg (February) 1102.7755
2011 Avg (February) 1187.9538

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1096.9979 1058.9541 1074.1126
February 1115.3179 1086.7616 1102.7755
March 1108.8135 1085.4652 1098.9606
April 1092.5956 1055.9091 1071.7281
May 1080.1217 1013.3909 1044.0714
June 1045.3632 1013.6716 1022.0535
July 1050.9700 1004.9133 1035.2889
August 1048.9677 1026.2721 1038.4196
September 1050.3387 1030.1994 1043.8882
October 1040.6954 1001.7147 1018.9796
November 1017.0236 997.1994 1006.2863
December 1028.2720 1004.2530 1017.6202