2012 FKP to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 FKP to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the FKP to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 13014.1940. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 12126.8056.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 887.3885 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12417.4487 to the December average rate of 12890.7752, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 13014.1940 was down 3.03% compared to the 2011 peak of 13420.4041, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 FKP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
FKP to LAK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 12593.8469, compared to 12750.1207 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 156.2738 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 539.3721 LAK (High: 12949.5143 / Low: 12410.1421). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 167.2827 LAK (High: 12935.2271 / Low: 12767.9444).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 289.6669 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 12890.7752) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12475.5016), the exchange rate shifted by +415.2736 (+3.33%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12604.4654 | 12253.5908 | 12417.4487 |
| February | 12700.1479 | 12506.9449 | 12623.5904 |
| March | 12745.9206 | 12442.1349 | 12621.0594 |
| April | 12971.9802 | 12618.8529 | 12755.3821 |
| May | 12949.5143 | 12410.1421 | 12717.6338 |
| June | 12575.3749 | 12303.9863 | 12427.9669 |
| July | 12620.8081 | 12126.8056 | 12490.3737 |
| August | 12716.1387 | 12475.6595 | 12593.3163 |
| September | 13009.9417 | 12704.1927 | 12886.9130 |
| October | 12935.2271 | 12767.9444 | 12861.6596 |
| November | 12918.7161 | 12705.7300 | 12777.6862 |
| December | 13014.1940 | 12800.9000 | 12890.7752 |