2012 MGA to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 MGA to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the MGA to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 3.8697. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 3.3895.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4802 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6050 to the December average rate of 3.5371, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.8697 was down 7.55% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.1857, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MGA based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
MGA 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 3.7268, compared to 3.5796 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1472 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.2740 LAK (High: 3.6635 / Low: 3.3895). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0451 LAK (High: 3.5673 / Low: 3.5222).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, 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 0.1814 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 3.8301) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.0943), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2642 (-6.45%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.6702 | 3.5536 | 3.6050 |
| February | 3.7247 | 3.6421 | 3.6764 |
| March | 3.7874 | 3.6679 | 3.7220 |
| April | 3.8392 | 3.7376 | 3.7901 |
| May | 3.8697 | 3.7857 | 3.8301 |
| June | 3.7972 | 3.6598 | 3.7370 |
| July | 3.6635 | 3.3895 | 3.5556 |
| August | 3.5882 | 3.5311 | 3.5619 |
| September | 3.6543 | 3.5645 | 3.6072 |
| October | 3.6701 | 3.6126 | 3.6414 |
| November | 3.6214 | 3.5422 | 3.5742 |
| December | 3.5673 | 3.5222 | 3.5371 |