YEARLY HIGH
2.4877 STD
YEARLY LOW
2.2035 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3548 STD

2013 LAK to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LAK to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 2.4877. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 2.2035.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2842 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3211 to the December average rate of 2.2369, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.4877 was down 2.05% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.5399, 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 12,438 STD
2012 Average 11,968 STD
Yearly Trough Low 11,017 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,421.04 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.4785
2.2150
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to STD 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 2.3903, compared to 2.3194 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0709 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3903
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3194

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.1107 STD (High: 2.4782 / Low: 2.3675). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0411 STD (High: 2.3067 / Low: 2.2657).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1107
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0411

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0598 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0598

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 2.4565) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.3708), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0857 (+3.61%).

2013 Avg (May) 2.4565
2012 Avg (May) 2.3708

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3524 2.2797 2.3211
February 2.3755 2.2661 2.3172
March 2.4466 2.3668 2.4060
April 2.4582 2.3901 2.4259
May 2.4877 2.3949 2.4565
June 2.4782 2.3675 2.4152
July 2.4569 2.3721 2.4118
August 2.3812 2.2892 2.3520
September 2.3723 2.3071 2.3408
October 2.3150 2.2509 2.2847
November 2.3067 2.2657 2.2900
December 2.2681 2.2035 2.2369