YEARLY HIGH
0.0209 NGN
YEARLY LOW
0.0195 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0199 NGN

2012 LAK to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LAK to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 0.0209. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 0.0195.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0202 to the December average rate of 0.0197, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0209 was up 1.91% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0206, 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 105 NGN
2011 Average 97 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 98 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.08 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0204
0.0196
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to NGN 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 0.0199, compared to 0.0198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0199
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0011 NGN (High: 0.0209 / Low: 0.0198). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 NGN (High: 0.0198 / Low: 0.0196).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.0201) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0190), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+6.03%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.0201
2011 Avg (July) 0.0190

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0203 0.0199 0.0202
February 0.0201 0.0196 0.0199
March 0.0199 0.0197 0.0198
April 0.0199 0.0197 0.0198
May 0.0200 0.0196 0.0198
June 0.0204 0.0200 0.0203
July 0.0209 0.0198 0.0201
August 0.0202 0.0196 0.0198
September 0.0198 0.0196 0.0197
October 0.0197 0.0195 0.0197
November 0.0198 0.0195 0.0197
December 0.0198 0.0196 0.0197