YEARLY HIGH
51.2019 LAK
YEARLY LOW
47.7386 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.3626 LAK

2012 NGN to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NGN to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 51.2019. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 47.7386.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4632 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.6164 to the December average rate of 50.8326, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 51.2019 was down 4.74% compared to the 2011 peak of 53.7494, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 NGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 51,201,859 LAK
2011 Average 51,493,096 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 47,738,614 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,463,245.03 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

51.0464
49.1244
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN 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 50.1544, compared to 50.5708 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4164 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.1544
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.5708

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 2.6790 LAK (High: 50.4176 / Low: 47.7386). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4145 LAK (High: 50.9635 / Low: 50.5490).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.6790
September Spread (Stable) ±0.4145

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 1.1649 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1649

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 50.8862) against the same month in 2011 (average: 50.0717), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8145 (+1.63%).

2012 Avg (October) 50.8862
2011 Avg (October) 50.0717

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 50.1602 49.2331 49.6164
February 51.0370 49.6394 50.3614
March 50.7753 50.2420 50.5868
April 50.7633 50.1596 50.6280
May 50.8974 50.0129 50.4495
June 49.9986 48.9902 49.2846
July 50.4176 47.7386 49.6328
August 51.1350 49.5612 50.4808
September 50.9635 50.5490 50.7542
October 51.2019 50.7716 50.8862
November 51.1634 50.5751 50.8382
December 51.1042 50.5544 50.8326