YEARLY HIGH
0.7251 LAK
YEARLY LOW
0.6288 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6629 LAK

2012 IRR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the IRR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.7251. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 0.6288.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0963 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7117 to the December average rate of 0.6499, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7251 was down 17.54% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8794, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,625 LAK
2011 Average 3,818 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 3,144 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 481.44 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7178
0.6437
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR 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 0.6743, compared to 0.6515 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0228 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6743
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6515

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0360 LAK (High: 0.7085 / Low: 0.6725). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 LAK (High: 0.6533 / Low: 0.6516).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0360
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0260 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0260

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.7117) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7767), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0650 (-8.37%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.7117
2011 Avg (January) 0.7767

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7251 0.7063 0.7117
February 0.7085 0.6725 0.6857
March 0.6783 0.6727 0.6752
April 0.6765 0.6495 0.6707
May 0.6544 0.6483 0.6511
June 0.6553 0.6502 0.6517
July 0.6538 0.6288 0.6518
August 0.6539 0.6520 0.6529
September 0.6533 0.6516 0.6526
October 0.6531 0.6487 0.6509
November 0.6536 0.6489 0.6511
December 0.6521 0.6477 0.6499