YEARLY HIGH
3131.5095 LAK
YEARLY LOW
2944.8972 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3030.8642 LAK

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,657,548 LAK
2011 Average 14,566,131 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 14,724,486 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 933,061.75 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3126.5080
2957.7717
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2985.8481
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3075.8802

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

July Spread (Volatile) ±115.2745
February Spread (Stable) ±15.7696

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 8.5466 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.5466

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (December) 3112.4467
2011 Avg (December) 2963.7510

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