YEARLY HIGH
263.7352 LAK
YEARLY LOW
244.4093 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
257.3824 LAK

2012 THB to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the THB to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 263.7352. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 244.4093.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.3259 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 253.7893 to the December average rate of 260.8219, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 263.7352 was down 2.29% compared to the 2011 peak of 269.9100, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 THB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 65,933,793 LAK
2011 Average 65,824,958 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 61,102,315 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,831,477.52 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

261.6312
251.9194
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB 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 256.6110, compared to 258.1537 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5427 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 256.6110
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 258.1537

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 10.2361 LAK (High: 254.6453 / Low: 244.4093). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1766 LAK (High: 261.3917 / Low: 260.2152).

July Spread (Volatile) ±10.2361
December Spread (Stable) ±1.1766

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.9886 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9886

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 259.9228) against the same month in 2011 (average: 262.5030), the exchange rate shifted by -2.5802 (-0.98%).

2012 Avg (February) 259.9228
2011 Avg (February) 262.5030

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 258.1407 250.8954 253.7893
February 263.7352 258.0380 259.9228
March 260.6646 258.1709 259.7934
April 259.7721 254.4053 258.2102
May 259.6291 252.1437 255.2216
June 255.2758 250.5182 252.7287
July 254.6453 244.4093 253.1519
August 257.1486 253.6557 255.1214
September 260.4362 255.5593 258.3338
October 261.6702 259.9686 260.7655
November 261.6498 259.3992 260.7280
December 261.3917 260.2152 260.8219