YEARLY HIGH
198.5480 LAK
YEARLY LOW
183.3825 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
191.8143 LAK

2012 HTG to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HTG to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 198.5480. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 183.3825.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.1655 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 197.8399 to the December average rate of 189.5532, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 198.5480 was down 1.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 201.0563, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 992,740 LAK
2011 Average 988,202 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 916,912 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75,827.70 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

198.6686
188.7246
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 193.5622, compared to 190.0663 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.4959 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 193.5622
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 190.0663

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 7.6315 LAK (High: 191.0139 / Low: 183.3825). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6122 LAK (High: 190.9648 / Low: 190.3526).

July Spread (Volatile) ±7.6315
August Spread (Stable) ±0.6122

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 3.3169 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3169

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 197.8399) against the same month in 2011 (average: 200.1336), the exchange rate shifted by -2.2937 (-1.15%).

2012 Avg (January) 197.8399
2011 Avg (January) 200.1336

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 198.5480 196.8225 197.8399
February 198.4423 194.6830 197.1173
March 195.0828 192.9551 193.8004
April 194.8751 189.7966 192.5742
May 191.1437 188.3792 190.1348
June 190.9373 189.0369 189.9068
July 191.0139 183.3825 190.2399
August 190.9648 190.3526 190.6327
September 190.5920 189.6618 190.1968
October 190.1770 189.4102 189.8178
November 190.2554 189.5946 189.9576
December 189.7967 188.8142 189.5532