2012 GIP to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 GIP to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the GIP to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 12968.9041. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 12240.0399.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 728.8641 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12417.6815 to the December average rate of 12827.5375, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12968.9041 was down 3.26% compared to the 2011 peak of 13406.1086, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GIP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
GIP 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 12592.8403, compared to 12765.0475 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 172.2072 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 536.7173 LAK (High: 12949.4302 / Low: 12412.7128). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 101.7616 LAK (High: 12850.8816 / Low: 12749.1200).
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 298.4854 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 12754.9365) against the same month in 2011 (average: 13164.2295), the exchange rate shifted by -409.2931 (-3.11%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12601.5042 | 12256.6500 | 12417.6815 |
| February | 12702.3686 | 12507.9640 | 12624.2114 |
| March | 12746.4914 | 12435.1600 | 12620.7940 |
| April | 12968.9041 | 12616.5945 | 12754.9365 |
| May | 12949.4302 | 12412.7128 | 12718.9519 |
| June | 12577.7444 | 12306.8218 | 12420.4665 |
| July | 12732.5862 | 12240.0399 | 12619.1547 |
| August | 12763.9412 | 12610.7346 | 12699.5256 |
| September | 12909.7104 | 12728.5087 | 12835.8116 |
| October | 12874.5091 | 12772.5514 | 12822.4486 |
| November | 12850.8816 | 12749.1200 | 12785.8070 |
| December | 12899.1644 | 12787.1233 | 12827.5375 |