2013 STD to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4538 LAK

YEARLY LOW

0.4020 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4250 LAK

2013 STD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the STD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.4538. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 0.4020.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0518 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4309 to the December average rate of 0.4471, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4538 was up 3.95% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4366, 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 2,269 LAK

2012 Average 2,090 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 2,010 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 259.24 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4510

0.4031

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 0.4186, compared to 0.4314 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0128 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4186

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4314

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0203 LAK (High: 0.4413 / Low: 0.4210). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 LAK (High: 0.4414 / Low: 0.4335).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0203

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0160 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0160

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.4471) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4265), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0206 (+4.82%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.4471

2012 Avg (December) 0.4265

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4387	0.4251	0.4309
February	0.4413	0.4210	0.4316
March	0.4225	0.4087	0.4157
April	0.4184	0.4068	0.4122
May	0.4176	0.4020	0.4071
June	0.4224	0.4035	0.4141
July	0.4216	0.4070	0.4147
August	0.4368	0.4200	0.4252
September	0.4334	0.4215	0.4273
October	0.4443	0.4320	0.4377
November	0.4414	0.4335	0.4367
December	0.4538	0.4409	0.4471