YEARLY HIGH
105.1320 LAK
YEARLY LOW
92.2476 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
100.2103 LAK

2012 JPY to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JPY to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 105.1320. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 92.2476.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.8844 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 104.0231 to the December average rate of 95.3728, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 105.1320 was down 0.77% compared to the 2011 peak of 105.9485, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 52,566,012 LAK
2011 Average 50,382,041 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 46,123,804 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,442,207.89 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

104.8881
94.5078
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 100.2488, compared to 100.1719 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0769 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 100.2488
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 100.1719

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 6.9565 LAK (High: 105.1320 / Low: 98.1755). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5430 LAK (High: 103.0868 / Low: 101.5438).

February Spread (Volatile) ±6.9565
September Spread (Stable) ±1.5430

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 5.0118 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.0118

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 101.6820) against the same month in 2011 (average: 97.5843), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0978 (+4.20%).

2012 Avg (February) 101.6820
2011 Avg (February) 97.5843

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 104.7342 102.7193 104.0231
February 105.1320 98.1755 101.6820
March 98.6767 95.2344 96.6702
April 99.9081 96.2826 97.9966
May 102.2978 99.2205 100.2318
June 102.9228 99.4224 100.8889
July 102.7151 98.2619 101.3512
August 102.9785 100.6113 101.8283
September 103.0868 101.5438 102.3324
October 102.7184 99.8242 101.2836
November 101.0028 96.8027 98.8630
December 97.6264 92.2476 95.3728