YEARLY HIGH
2148.4950 LAK
YEARLY LOW
2059.0844 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2131.7953 LAK

2012 SAR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SAR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 2148.4950. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 2059.0844.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 89.4106 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2134.6111 to the December average rate of 2130.1948, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2148.4950 was down 0.29% compared to the 2011 peak of 2154.6746, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,742,475 LAK
2011 Average 10,698,382 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 10,295,422 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 447,053.22 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2138.3751
2123.9310
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 2129.6537, compared to 2133.9368 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.2830 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2129.6537
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2133.9368

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 88.9319 LAK (High: 2148.0163 / Low: 2059.0844). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.5072 LAK (High: 2139.1907 / Low: 2129.6835).

July Spread (Volatile) ±88.9319
January Spread (Stable) ±9.5072

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 5.7181 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.7181

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 2137.1714) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2134.3910), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7804 (+0.13%).

2012 Avg (August) 2137.1714
2011 Avg (August) 2134.3910

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2139.1907 2129.6835 2134.6111
February 2135.3131 2119.5374 2128.8929
March 2135.2052 2117.5301 2126.5742
April 2130.5337 2102.9264 2125.1346
May 2142.0584 2121.4295 2130.1496
June 2142.1821 2124.9425 2132.5600
July 2148.0163 2059.0844 2135.0074
August 2148.4950 2127.1282 2137.1714
September 2143.6066 2121.5770 2133.2203
October 2137.6379 2127.8813 2133.4169
November 2139.2774 2124.7865 2134.6098
December 2135.7155 2124.6495 2130.1948