YEARLY HIGH
0.2424 COP
YEARLY LOW
0.2200 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2248 COP

2012 LAK to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LAK to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.2424. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 0.2200.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0224 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2309 to the December average rate of 0.2244, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2424 was down 2.17% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2477, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,212 COP
2011 Average 1,152 COP
Yearly Trough Low 1,100 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 111.96 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2318
0.2203
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to COP 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 0.2244, compared to 0.2252 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2244
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2252

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0164 COP (High: 0.2424 / Low: 0.2259). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 COP (High: 0.2287 / Low: 0.2264).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0164
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.2309) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2323), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0014 (-0.60%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.2309
2011 Avg (January) 0.2323

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2424 0.2259 0.2309
February 0.2250 0.2220 0.2233
March 0.2237 0.2200 0.2213
April 0.2251 0.2205 0.2223
May 0.2310 0.2202 0.2247
June 0.2286 0.2219 0.2240
July 0.2301 0.2211 0.2229
August 0.2282 0.2224 0.2253
September 0.2282 0.2238 0.2254
October 0.2286 0.2245 0.2256
November 0.2287 0.2264 0.2274
December 0.2274 0.2215 0.2244