2012 LAK to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1484 KRW

YEARLY LOW

0.1334 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1409 KRW

2012 LAK to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LAK to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 0.1484. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1334.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0149 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1427 to the December average rate of 0.1346, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1484 was down 0.31% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1488, 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 742 KRW

2011 Average 690 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 667 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 74.67 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1467

0.1335

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to KRW 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 0.1429, compared to 0.1389 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1429

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1389

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0068 KRW (High: 0.1484 / Low: 0.1416). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 KRW (High: 0.1364 / Low: 0.1352).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0068

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.1449) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1350), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0099 (+7.32%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.1449

2011 Avg (May) 0.1350

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1451	0.1402	0.1427
February	0.1418	0.1394	0.1407
March	0.1426	0.1402	0.1412
April	0.1448	0.1407	0.1425
May	0.1484	0.1416	0.1449
June	0.1473	0.1429	0.1456
July	0.1474	0.1410	0.1427
August	0.1420	0.1399	0.1413
September	0.1423	0.1386	0.1404
October	0.1393	0.1360	0.1382
November	0.1364	0.1352	0.1359
December	0.1356	0.1334	0.1346