2012 HKD to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 HKD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the HKD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 22, valuing the pair at 1039.1618. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 995.6513.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 43.5105 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1031.1680 to the December average rate of 1030.7909, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1039.1618 was down 0.00% compared to the 2011 peak of 1039.1794, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
HKD 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 1029.0741, compared to 1032.1832 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1091 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 43.5105 LAK (High: 1039.1618 / Low: 995.6513). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9293 LAK (High: 1034.4546 / Low: 1029.5253).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.0580 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1032.4083) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1028.7395), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6689 (+0.36%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1033.5537 | 1028.3385 | 1031.1680 |
| February | 1032.7408 | 1024.7181 | 1029.4816 |
| March | 1031.6536 | 1023.2901 | 1027.4236 |
| April | 1029.7729 | 1016.1081 | 1026.7312 |
| May | 1034.5535 | 1024.5216 | 1028.9297 |
| June | 1035.1654 | 1027.0793 | 1030.7108 |
| July | 1039.1618 | 995.6513 | 1032.4083 |
| August | 1039.1200 | 1028.5816 | 1033.2295 |
| September | 1036.6567 | 1026.0409 | 1031.7039 |
| October | 1034.4546 | 1029.5253 | 1032.1220 |
| November | 1035.3996 | 1028.1318 | 1032.8448 |
| December | 1033.5792 | 1027.7386 | 1030.7909 |