YEARLY HIGH
2.0394 LAK
YEARLY LOW
1.8846 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9775 LAK

2012 KHR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KHR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 2.0394. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 1.8846.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1547 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9625 to the December average rate of 2.0004, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.0394 was up 0.18% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.0357, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,197 LAK
2011 Average 9,889 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 9,423 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 773.59 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.0053
1.9472
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KHR 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 1.9757, compared to 1.9793 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9757
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9793

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0822 LAK (High: 1.9668 / Low: 1.8846). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0095 LAK (High: 1.9776 / Low: 1.9680).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0822
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0095

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0198 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0198

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 2.0004) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.9835), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0169 (+0.85%).

2012 Avg (December) 2.0004
2011 Avg (December) 1.9835

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9852 1.9360 1.9625
February 1.9922 1.9475 1.9799
March 2.0017 1.9802 1.9900
April 2.0000 1.9528 1.9837
May 1.9928 1.9558 1.9789
June 1.9852 1.9439 1.9591
July 1.9668 1.8846 1.9521
August 1.9795 1.9645 1.9696
September 1.9776 1.9680 1.9720
October 1.9872 1.9739 1.9828
November 2.0061 1.9831 1.9987
December 2.0394 1.9941 2.0004