YEARLY HIGH
1438.0650 LAK
YEARLY LOW
1271.2958 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1375.0865 LAK

2012 NOK to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NOK to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 1438.0650. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 1271.2958.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 166.7692 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1345.5553 to the December average rate of 1423.3233, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1438.0650 was down 6.35% compared to the 2011 peak of 1535.5617, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NOK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,190,325 LAK
2011 Average 7,166,496 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 6,356,479 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 833,846.00 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1433.6650
1309.5646
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK 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 1367.9452, compared to 1382.2278 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.2826 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1367.9452
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1382.2278

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 74.5590 LAK (High: 1393.3062 / Low: 1318.7471). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 27.7424 LAK (High: 1412.0530 / Low: 1384.3107).

May Spread (Volatile) ±74.5590
November Spread (Stable) ±27.7424

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 33.7243 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -33.7243

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1423.3233) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1359.0642), the exchange rate shifted by +64.2590 (+4.73%).

2012 Avg (December) 1423.3233
2011 Avg (December) 1359.0642

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1376.0924 1321.2364 1345.5553
February 1433.4413 1372.9972 1398.0032
March 1425.1347 1375.0426 1398.3899
April 1405.6882 1371.3183 1385.2681
May 1393.3062 1318.7471 1351.5438
June 1349.5634 1308.8641 1328.9109
July 1341.3616 1271.2958 1319.9063
August 1383.1303 1334.4170 1356.9737
September 1408.2441 1369.8417 1392.4636
October 1422.5236 1383.3407 1401.6413
November 1412.0530 1384.3107 1399.0586
December 1438.0650 1408.1640 1423.3233