YEARLY HIGH
0.9324 GNF
YEARLY LOW
0.8438 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8814 GNF

2012 LAK to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LAK to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 0.9324. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 0.8438.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0886 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8690 to the December average rate of 0.8840, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9324 was down 2.37% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9550, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,662 GNF
2011 Average 4,309 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 4,219 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 443.04 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8951
0.8628
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to GNF 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 0.8752, compared to 0.8875 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0123 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8752
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8875

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0513 GNF (High: 0.9324 / Low: 0.8811). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 GNF (High: 0.8711 / Low: 0.8650).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0513
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0070 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.8903) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8343), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0560 (+6.72%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.8903
2011 Avg (July) 0.8343

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8711 0.8650 0.8690
February 0.8724 0.8592 0.8655
March 0.8889 0.8536 0.8836
April 0.8889 0.8686 0.8794
May 0.8810 0.8438 0.8730
June 0.8967 0.8710 0.8810
July 0.9324 0.8811 0.8903
August 0.8982 0.8879 0.8924
September 0.8976 0.8666 0.8854
October 0.8945 0.8746 0.8864
November 0.8921 0.8770 0.8866
December 0.8946 0.8649 0.8840