YEARLY HIGH
13014.2302 LAK
YEARLY LOW
12130.3868 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
12671.6468 LAK

2012 GBP to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 13014.2302. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 12130.3868.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 883.8433 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12416.7776 to the December average rate of 12888.7908, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 13014.2302 was down 3.04% compared to the 2011 peak of 13422.0167, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 65,071,151 LAK
2011 Average 64,350,720 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 60,651,934 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,419,216.59 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12935.9921
12369.5762
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 12593.4690, compared to 12749.8247 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 156.3557 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12593.4690
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12749.8247

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 537.7287 LAK (High: 12941.0463 / Low: 12403.3177). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 167.3610 LAK (High: 12931.6589 / Low: 12764.2979).

May Spread (Volatile) ±537.7287
October Spread (Stable) ±167.3610

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 289.6583 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -289.6583

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 12888.7908) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12473.2043), the exchange rate shifted by +415.5866 (+3.33%).

2012 Avg (December) 12888.7908
2011 Avg (December) 12473.2043

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12600.0539 12258.2459 12416.7776
February 12690.9154 12509.9831 12620.1007
March 12765.7000 12448.6577 12620.4122
April 12966.2926 12613.9773 12757.2265
May 12941.0463 12403.3177 12717.9776
June 12584.6012 12302.3423 12428.3193
July 12620.8081 12130.3868 12490.1294
August 12717.8742 12475.9148 12594.7180
September 13011.6536 12705.9106 12886.3286
October 12931.6589 12764.2979 12862.1573
November 12920.0296 12699.8484 12776.8237
December 13014.2302 12800.9000 12888.7908