2012 MYR to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 MYR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the MYR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 2666.4483. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 2452.1708.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 214.2776 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2572.0060 to the December average rate of 2615.3330, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2666.4483 was down 2.33% compared to the 2011 peak of 2729.9627, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
MYR 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 2588.1296, compared to 2592.1540 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.0244 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 112.7241 LAK (High: 2631.1382 / Low: 2518.4141). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 18.3581 LAK (High: 2627.7452 / Low: 2609.3871).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 62.6908 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 2640.2877) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2648.2893), the exchange rate shifted by -8.0016 (-0.30%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2631.1382 | 2518.4141 | 2572.0060 |
| February | 2666.4483 | 2610.0156 | 2640.2877 |
| March | 2651.9610 | 2576.4387 | 2619.7484 |
| April | 2639.5176 | 2571.0570 | 2604.8980 |
| May | 2635.0316 | 2530.7637 | 2577.2641 |
| June | 2537.7510 | 2497.7107 | 2514.5733 |
| July | 2563.7804 | 2452.1708 | 2528.3786 |
| August | 2589.6671 | 2554.7356 | 2571.8289 |
| September | 2631.0450 | 2562.4506 | 2599.4266 |
| October | 2637.1439 | 2604.1369 | 2620.2986 |
| November | 2627.7452 | 2609.3871 | 2617.6584 |
| December | 2629.8751 | 2606.0614 | 2615.3330 |