YEARLY HIGH
164.1368 LAK
YEARLY LOW
139.9108 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
150.0444 LAK

2012 INR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the INR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 164.1368. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 139.9108.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.2259 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 156.5105 to the December average rate of 146.1747, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 164.1368 was down 10.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 182.8763, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 41,034,196 LAK
2011 Average 43,151,788 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 34,977,708 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,056,487.41 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

164.2065
141.0324
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 153.5689, compared to 146.5199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.0490 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 153.5689
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 146.5199

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 12.1118 LAK (High: 161.9557 / Low: 149.8439). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5387 LAK (High: 147.6212 / Low: 145.0825).

January Spread (Volatile) ±12.1118
December Spread (Stable) ±2.5387

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 7.1355 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.1355

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 162.2753) against the same month in 2011 (average: 177.4661), the exchange rate shifted by -15.1907 (-8.56%).

2012 Avg (February) 162.2753
2011 Avg (February) 177.4661

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 161.9557 149.8439 156.5105
February 164.1368 161.0213 162.2753
March 161.1977 155.3086 158.4547
April 157.6690 150.2115 154.1725
May 151.6699 142.8800 147.0370
June 145.2927 139.9108 142.9636
July 147.2312 140.1154 144.5852
August 145.6464 143.0778 144.3449
September 152.0738 142.8973 147.0984
October 154.3853 147.8786 150.8178
November 149.0210 143.2860 146.0985
December 147.6212 145.0825 146.1747