YEARLY HIGH
1.1851 LAK
YEARLY LOW
1.0725 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1347 LAK

2012 GNF to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GNF to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 1.1851. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 1.0725.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1126 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1508 to the December average rate of 1.1313, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1851 was down 5.45% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2534, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,926 LAK
2011 Average 5,810 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 5,362 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 563.12 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1589
1.1171
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 1.1427, compared to 1.1268 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0159 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1427
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1268

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0624 LAK (High: 1.1349 / Low: 1.0725). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 LAK (High: 1.1560 / Low: 1.1479).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0624
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0235 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0235

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 1.1455) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1381), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0074 (+0.65%).

2012 Avg (May) 1.1455
2011 Avg (May) 1.1381

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1560 1.1479 1.1508
February 1.1638 1.1463 1.1554
March 1.1715 1.1250 1.1319
April 1.1513 1.1250 1.1372
May 1.1851 1.1351 1.1455
June 1.1480 1.1152 1.1352
July 1.1349 1.0725 1.1233
August 1.1263 1.1133 1.1205
September 1.1540 1.1141 1.1295
October 1.1434 1.1180 1.1283
November 1.1402 1.1209 1.1280
December 1.1562 1.1179 1.1313