YEARLY HIGH
0.5306 KHR
YEARLY LOW
0.4903 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5057 KHR

2012 LAK to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LAK to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 0.5306. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.4903.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0403 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5096 to the December average rate of 0.4999, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5306 was up 3.07% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5148, 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 2,653 KHR
2011 Average 2,528 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 2,452 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 201.27 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5135
0.4987
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to KHR 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 0.5062, compared to 0.5053 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5062
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5053

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0222 KHR (High: 0.5306 / Low: 0.5084). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 KHR (High: 0.5081 / Low: 0.5057).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0222
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.5123) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5118), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+0.09%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.5123
2011 Avg (July) 0.5118

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5165 0.5037 0.5096
February 0.5135 0.5020 0.5051
March 0.5050 0.4996 0.5025
April 0.5121 0.5000 0.5041
May 0.5113 0.5018 0.5054
June 0.5144 0.5037 0.5105
July 0.5306 0.5084 0.5123
August 0.5090 0.5052 0.5077
September 0.5081 0.5057 0.5071
October 0.5066 0.5032 0.5043
November 0.5043 0.4985 0.5003
December 0.5015 0.4903 0.4999