YEARLY HIGH
0.9946 LAK
YEARLY LOW
0.9261 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9576 LAK

2012 BYR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BYR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.9946. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.9261.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0685 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9536 to the December average rate of 0.9303, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9946 was down 63.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.6891, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,973 LAK
2011 Average 10,359 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 4,631 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 342.33 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9946
0.9245
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BYR 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 0.9716, compared to 0.9436 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0280 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9716
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9436

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0411 LAK (High: 0.9935 / Low: 0.9524). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 LAK (High: 0.9375 / Low: 0.9303).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0411
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0164 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0164

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.9832) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.6609), the exchange rate shifted by -1.6777 (-63.05%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.9832
2011 Avg (March) 2.6609

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9579 0.9486 0.9536
February 0.9872 0.9504 0.9652
March 0.9946 0.9700 0.9832
April 0.9943 0.9784 0.9887
May 0.9935 0.9524 0.9776
June 0.9679 0.9526 0.9613
July 0.9662 0.9267 0.9566
August 0.9673 0.9501 0.9594
September 0.9512 0.9367 0.9457
October 0.9419 0.9290 0.9352
November 0.9375 0.9303 0.9343
December 0.9335 0.9261 0.9303