YEARLY HIGH
6580.2312 LAK
YEARLY LOW
6155.6228 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
6400.6776 LAK

2012 SGD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SGD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 17, valuing the pair at 6580.2312. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 6155.6228.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 424.6084 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6256.9068 to the December average rate of 6544.9956, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6580.2312 was down 1.33% compared to the 2011 peak of 6669.1451, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,901,156 LAK
2011 Average 31,935,271 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 30,778,114 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,123,041.86 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6574.1205
6224.6215
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 6319.1361, compared to 6482.2191 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 163.0830 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6319.1361
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6482.2191

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 282.0205 LAK (High: 6442.3234 / Low: 6160.3030). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 45.8758 LAK (High: 6561.0980 / Low: 6515.2222).

July Spread (Volatile) ±282.0205
November Spread (Stable) ±45.8758

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 75.5175 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -75.5175

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 6536.6695) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6276.2941), the exchange rate shifted by +260.3755 (+4.15%).

2012 Avg (October) 6536.6695
2011 Avg (October) 6276.2941

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6382.3175 6155.6228 6256.9068
February 6429.5239 6305.3204 6366.1228
March 6380.1994 6284.1881 6337.2584
April 6455.9829 6314.2310 6371.5181
May 6453.1673 6236.4547 6329.2640
June 6327.3259 6209.7647 6253.7464
July 6442.3234 6160.3030 6352.0870
August 6466.3441 6385.5383 6420.9470
September 6551.4540 6400.4805 6497.0651
October 6580.2312 6493.3831 6536.6695
November 6561.0980 6515.2222 6541.5505
December 6566.8297 6512.1635 6544.9956