YEARLY HIGH
463.6974 LAK
YEARLY LOW
430.8423 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
450.1180 LAK

2012 ETB to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 463.6974. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 430.8423.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.8551 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 462.5418 to the December average rate of 438.1454, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 463.6974 was down 26.98% compared to the 2011 peak of 635.0491, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,318,487 LAK
2011 Average 2,560,144 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 2,154,211 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 164,275.70 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

464.9815
435.7058
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 456.9845, compared to 443.2516 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.7329 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 456.9845
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 443.2516

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 19.4145 LAK (High: 450.2568 / Low: 430.8423). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1405 LAK (High: 445.3412 / Low: 443.2007).

July Spread (Volatile) ±19.4145
September Spread (Stable) ±2.1405

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 3.9188 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9188

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 462.5418) against the same month in 2011 (average: 633.1004), the exchange rate shifted by -170.5586 (-26.94%).

2012 Avg (January) 462.5418
2011 Avg (January) 633.1004

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 463.6974 460.6777 462.5418
February 461.6713 456.6704 459.8419
March 459.3888 455.2034 457.3077
April 458.3424 451.0155 456.2573
May 456.0276 452.7175 454.2264
June 455.3028 449.6330 451.7319
July 450.2568 430.8423 447.8130
August 447.2034 444.9493 446.2789
September 445.3412 443.2007 444.1567
October 443.6984 440.7541 442.2609
November 441.6206 439.0879 440.8545
December 439.4224 437.0305 438.1454