2012 LSL to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 LSL to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the LSL to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 1060.3735. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 897.4834.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 162.8901 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 999.1068 to the December average rate of 926.3118, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1060.3735 was down 13.37% compared to the 2011 peak of 1224.0336, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
LSL to LAK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1007.3232, compared to 944.6012 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 62.7220 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 89.2368 LAK (High: 1032.2683 / Low: 943.0315). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 27.1014 LAK (High: 924.5848 / Low: 897.4834).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 41.9392 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1042.7022) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1121.2787), the exchange rate shifted by -78.5764 (-7.01%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1029.2005 | 979.4611 | 999.1068 |
| February | 1060.3735 | 1024.4851 | 1042.7022 |
| March | 1059.1285 | 1031.5568 | 1049.4366 |
| April | 1045.9811 | 995.5541 | 1018.7460 |
| May | 1032.2683 | 943.0315 | 980.2190 |
| June | 978.1078 | 934.7403 | 953.7286 |
| July | 987.9042 | 939.1449 | 970.4042 |
| August | 990.2479 | 944.9432 | 969.2965 |
| September | 978.7612 | 951.1094 | 966.6955 |
| October | 961.7071 | 905.0135 | 924.7563 |
| November | 924.5848 | 897.4834 | 910.1428 |
| December | 944.7353 | 903.3175 | 926.3118 |