YEARLY HIGH
2213.1145 LAK
YEARLY LOW
2121.0270 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2195.7842 LAK

2012 QAR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 2213.1145. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 2121.0270.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 92.0875 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2198.7033 to the December average rate of 2194.2350, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2213.1145 was down 0.30% compared to the 2011 peak of 2219.8624, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,065,572 LAK
2011 Average 11,022,010 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 10,605,135 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 460,437.32 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2202.1732
2187.8435
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 2193.6792, compared to 2197.8892 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.2100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2193.6792
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2197.8892

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 87.3108 LAK (High: 2208.3378 / Low: 2121.0270). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.7027 LAK (High: 2203.3203 / Low: 2193.6176).

July Spread (Volatile) ±87.3108
January Spread (Stable) ±9.7027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 5.8449 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.8449

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 2200.9790) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2199.0783), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9008 (+0.09%).

2012 Avg (August) 2200.9790
2011 Avg (August) 2199.0783

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2203.3203 2193.6176 2198.7033
February 2199.3566 2183.2569 2192.8584
March 2199.5440 2181.3372 2190.5827
April 2194.5683 2166.1014 2189.0376
May 2206.3640 2185.2049 2194.1894
June 2206.7036 2188.8226 2196.7041
July 2208.3378 2121.0270 2198.6398
August 2213.1145 2190.6620 2200.9790
September 2207.5191 2185.4739 2197.2389
October 2201.7927 2191.8028 2197.4225
November 2203.2729 2188.6293 2198.8201
December 2200.1030 2187.6881 2194.2350