YEARLY HIGH
1039.1618 LAK
YEARLY LOW
995.6513 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1030.6287 LAK

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 25,979,045 LAK
2011 Average 25,770,418 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 24,891,283 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,087,761.90 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1033.8794
1026.0814
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1029.0741
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1032.1832

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

July Spread (Volatile) ±43.5105
October Spread (Stable) ±4.9293

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0580

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (July) 1032.4083
2011 Avg (July) 1028.7395

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