YEARLY HIGH
1040.6626 LAK
YEARLY LOW
986.6983 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1020.4003 LAK

2012 GTQ to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GTQ to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 1040.6626. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 986.6983.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 53.9643 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1024.4393 to the December average rate of 1012.2697, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1040.6626 was down 2.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 1064.5639, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,203,313 LAK
2011 Average 5,152,945 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 4,933,491 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 269,821.34 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1033.6752
1000.7368
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 1026.4549, compared to 1014.3457 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.1092 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1026.4549
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1014.3457

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 40.2715 LAK (High: 1026.9698 / Low: 986.6983). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.4678 LAK (High: 1033.4551 / Low: 1021.9872).

July Spread (Volatile) ±40.2715
May Spread (Stable) ±11.4678

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 15.1256 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.1256

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 1030.9304) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1043.6390), the exchange rate shifted by -12.7087 (-1.22%).

2012 Avg (March) 1030.9304
2011 Avg (March) 1043.6390

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1031.9017 1018.8655 1024.4393
February 1033.7485 1019.7739 1026.7369
March 1040.6626 1023.6799 1030.9304
April 1040.2387 1014.9711 1029.9059
May 1033.4551 1021.9872 1026.7210
June 1029.8417 1014.0142 1019.9960
July 1026.9698 986.6983 1022.5717
August 1023.8517 1009.7560 1018.6073
September 1011.4336 999.4265 1003.4816
October 1020.4721 1001.6523 1010.3280
November 1023.9148 1007.3454 1018.8158
December 1021.1667 1005.5140 1012.2697