YEARLY HIGH
4.5458 LAK
YEARLY LOW
4.1258 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4497 LAK

2012 COP to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the COP to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 4.5458. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 4.1258.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4199 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3329 to the December average rate of 4.4571, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.5458 was down 0.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.5803, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,728,775 LAK
2011 Average 21,734,578 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 20,629,060 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,099,715.39 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.5373
4.3144
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP 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 4.4576, compared to 4.4417 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0160 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4576
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4417

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.3001 LAK (High: 4.4259 / Low: 4.1258). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0425 LAK (High: 4.4160 / Low: 4.3735).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3001
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0425

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0477 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0477

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 4.5187) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.2780), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2407 (+5.63%).

2012 Avg (March) 4.5187
2011 Avg (March) 4.2780

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4259 4.1258 4.3329
February 4.5054 4.4437 4.4792
March 4.5458 4.4705 4.5187
April 4.5347 4.4419 4.4978
May 4.5407 4.3297 4.4525
June 4.5062 4.3741 4.4647
July 4.5235 4.3453 4.4875
August 4.4961 4.3814 4.4398
September 4.4685 4.3829 4.4358
October 4.4550 4.3736 4.4326
November 4.4160 4.3735 4.3971
December 4.5155 4.3978 4.4571