YEARLY HIGH
0.9001 LAK
YEARLY LOW
0.8176 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8534 LAK

2012 IDR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the IDR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 0.9001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 0.8176.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0826 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8835 to the December average rate of 0.8291, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9001 was down 4.98% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9473, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 10,000,000 IDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,001,389 LAK
2011 Average 9,148,597 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 8,175,575 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 825,814.21 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8914
0.8235
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IDR 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 0.8694, compared to 0.8374 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0320 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8694
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8374

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0379 LAK (High: 0.8555 / Low: 0.8176). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 LAK (High: 0.8338 / Low: 0.8290).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0379
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0140 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0140

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.8857) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9045), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0187 (-2.07%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.8857
2011 Avg (February) 0.9045

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8983 0.8682 0.8835
February 0.9001 0.8718 0.8857
March 0.8758 0.8656 0.8718
April 0.8737 0.8585 0.8695
May 0.8691 0.8387 0.8586
June 0.8516 0.8427 0.8475
July 0.8555 0.8176 0.8482
August 0.8526 0.8388 0.8443
September 0.8451 0.8306 0.8374
October 0.8363 0.8303 0.8334
November 0.8338 0.8290 0.8322
December 0.8327 0.8264 0.8291