YEARLY HIGH
278.9709 LAK
YEARLY LOW
234.6887 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
257.4968 LAK

2012 GMD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GMD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 278.9709. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 23, dropping to 234.6887.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 44.2822 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 270.0675 to the December average rate of 257.6337, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 278.9709 was down 8.09% compared to the 2011 peak of 303.5331, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,394,854 LAK
2011 Average 1,425,008 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 1,173,443 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 221,411.05 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

273.1811
235.8170
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 264.2946, compared to 250.6990 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.5956 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 264.2946
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 250.6990

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 33.0792 LAK (High: 268.4166 / Low: 235.3375). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.6115 LAK (High: 243.6718 / Low: 239.0603).

November Spread (Volatile) ±33.0792
September Spread (Stable) ±4.6115

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 9.6772 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.6772

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 270.0675) against the same month in 2011 (average: 290.6630), the exchange rate shifted by -20.5955 (-7.09%).

2012 Avg (January) 270.0675
2011 Avg (January) 290.6630

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 278.9709 264.5792 270.0675
February 271.8441 257.3991 263.0748
March 270.6884 257.9831 261.4349
April 275.4319 262.0734 269.3532
May 265.9652 259.0838 263.0586
June 266.0130 253.4090 258.7790
July 259.1594 243.9726 254.6451
August 254.8980 239.2037 251.7757
September 243.6718 239.0603 242.0985
October 243.5955 234.6887 238.9306
November 268.4166 235.3375 259.1106
December 267.4672 245.0673 257.6337