YEARLY HIGH
2.6998 VND
YEARLY LOW
2.5651 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6080 VND

2012 LAK to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LAK to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 2.6998. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 2.5651.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1347 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6192 to the December average rate of 2.6050, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.6998 was up 2.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.6344, 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 13,499 VND
2011 Average 12,852 VND
Yearly Trough Low 12,825 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 673.66 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.6210
2.5992
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to VND 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 2.6125, compared to 2.6034 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6125
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6034

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.1048 VND (High: 2.6998 / Low: 2.5950). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0096 VND (High: 2.6057 / Low: 2.5961).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1048
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0096

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0080 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 2.6055) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.5668), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0387 (+1.51%).

2012 Avg (July) 2.6055
2011 Avg (July) 2.5668

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6332 2.6036 2.6192
February 2.6273 2.5876 2.6114
March 2.6197 2.5995 2.6116
April 2.6399 2.6056 2.6112
May 2.6241 2.5945 2.6082
June 2.6224 2.5953 2.6135
July 2.6998 2.5950 2.6055
August 2.6057 2.5961 2.6010
September 2.6092 2.5651 2.6020
October 2.6275 2.5738 2.6048
November 2.6100 2.5800 2.6021
December 2.6114 2.5827 2.6050