2012 LKR to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

70.4602 LAK

YEARLY LOW

58.3116 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

62.8243 LAK

2012 LKR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 70.4602. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 58.3116.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.1486 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 70.3078 to the December average rate of 62.3612, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 70.4602 was down 4.10% compared to the 2011 peak of 73.4749, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 352,301 LAK

2011 Average 363,086 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 291,558 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,743.03 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

71.3048

59.3407

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 64.3756, compared to 61.2729 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.1027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 64.3756

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 61.2729

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 5.9300 LAK (High: 70.3160 / Low: 64.3860). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3379 LAK (High: 70.4602 / Low: 70.1223).

February Spread (Volatile) ±5.9300

January Spread (Stable) ±0.3379

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 4.5355 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5355

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 70.3078) against the same month in 2011 (average: 72.6857), the exchange rate shifted by -2.3780 (-3.27%).

2012 Avg (January) 70.3078

2011 Avg (January) 72.6857

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	70.4602	70.1223	70.3078
February	70.3160	64.3860	68.0338
March	65.8827	61.0256	63.4983
April	63.7529	60.0230	61.9674
May	62.8990	60.7016	61.8271
June	61.5598	59.6901	60.6194
July	61.4258	58.3116	60.3377
August	61.1489	60.4320	60.6887
September	62.1060	60.1164	60.8049
October	62.4274	61.4165	61.9986
November	61.7112	61.2023	61.4462
December	63.0602	61.3817	62.3612