2012 PEN to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 PEN to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the PEN to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 3131.5095. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 2944.8972.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 186.6124 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2971.8330 to the December average rate of 3112.4467, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3131.5095 was up 5.42% compared to the 2011 peak of 2970.3820, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
PEN 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 2985.8481, compared to 3075.8802 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 90.0321 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 115.2745 LAK (High: 3060.1717 / Low: 2944.8972). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.7696 LAK (High: 2983.6328 / Low: 2967.8632).
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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 8.5466 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 3112.4467) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2963.7510), the exchange rate shifted by +148.6957 (+5.02%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2978.3120 | 2960.7384 | 2971.8330 |
| February | 2983.6328 | 2967.8632 | 2974.2940 |
| March | 2994.9173 | 2967.6173 | 2984.3475 |
| April | 3024.2553 | 2973.7315 | 2998.8217 |
| May | 3027.9355 | 2956.4876 | 2995.2293 |
| June | 3025.9505 | 2960.5874 | 2990.5629 |
| July | 3060.1717 | 2944.8972 | 3037.0706 |
| August | 3069.8051 | 3050.4447 | 3062.3847 |
| September | 3086.6165 | 3061.0079 | 3073.5161 |
| October | 3098.5722 | 3079.3207 | 3089.2049 |
| November | 3103.9361 | 3067.6738 | 3080.6583 |
| December | 3131.5095 | 3096.4824 | 3112.4467 |