2012 MMK to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 MMK to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the MMK to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 1240.2994. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 8.8029.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1231.4966 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1233.9862 to the December average rate of 9.3512, the exchange rate registered a net change of -99.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1240.2994 was down 0.83% compared to the 2011 peak of 1250.7291, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MMK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
MMK 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 645.7483, compared to 9.2758 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 636.4725 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 1217.4260 LAK (High: 1227.0288 / Low: 9.6028). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0480 LAK (High: 9.1900 / Low: 9.1420).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1059.4798 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1233.9862) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1237.6762), the exchange rate shifted by -3.6899 (-0.30%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1240.2994 | 1227.4842 | 1233.9862 |
| February | 1239.5733 | 1223.7636 | 1232.1419 |
| March | 1238.1736 | 1081.3888 | 1224.4120 |
| April | 1227.0288 | 9.6028 | 164.9321 |
| May | 9.7062 | 9.4985 | 9.6061 |
| June | 9.5382 | 9.1427 | 9.4116 |
| July | 9.1921 | 8.8029 | 9.1166 |
| August | 9.1900 | 9.1420 | 9.1729 |
| September | 9.3102 | 9.1796 | 9.2352 |
| October | 9.4045 | 9.2988 | 9.3700 |
| November | 9.4298 | 9.3782 | 9.4091 |
| December | 9.3903 | 9.3102 | 9.3512 |