2012 STD to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4366 LAK

YEARLY LOW

0.3937 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4181 LAK

2012 STD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the STD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.4366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 0.3937.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0429 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4217 to the December average rate of 0.4265, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4366 was down 10.38% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4872, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,183 LAK

2011 Average 2,276 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 1,969 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 214.31 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4336

0.3948

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.4243, compared to 0.4120 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0123 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4243

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4120

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0235 LAK (High: 0.4197 / Low: 0.3962). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 LAK (High: 0.4003 / Low: 0.3959).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0235

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0111 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.4304) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4475), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0171 (-3.83%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.4304

2011 Avg (February) 0.4475

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4341	0.4140	0.4217
February	0.4366	0.4251	0.4304
March	0.4348	0.4192	0.4294
April	0.4347	0.4224	0.4275
May	0.4322	0.4132	0.4218
June	0.4252	0.4063	0.4151
July	0.4108	0.3937	0.4040
August	0.4003	0.3959	0.3981
September	0.4197	0.3962	0.4078
October	0.4221	0.4080	0.4165
November	0.4249	0.4152	0.4190
December	0.4300	0.4214	0.4265