YEARLY HIGH
1877.5472 LAK
YEARLY LOW
1799.2874 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1861.9634 LAK

2012 VEF to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the VEF to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 1877.5472. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 1799.2874.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 78.2597 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1864.0569 to the December average rate of 1860.9066, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1877.5472 was down 0.21% compared to the 2011 peak of 1881.4802, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,387,736 LAK
2011 Average 9,338,726 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 8,996,437 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 391,298.67 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1868.1582
1854.6954
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 1859.7642, compared to 1864.1626 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.3984 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1859.7642
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1864.1626

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 76.3905 LAK (High: 1875.6779 / Low: 1799.2874). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.6732 LAK (High: 1867.8082 / Low: 1859.1350).

July Spread (Volatile) ±76.3905
October Spread (Stable) ±8.6732

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 4.9808 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.9808

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 1867.0363) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1863.2653), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7710 (+0.20%).

2012 Avg (August) 1867.0363
2011 Avg (August) 1863.2653

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1868.4909 1859.2066 1864.0569
February 1865.3538 1851.5973 1859.0762
March 1865.3591 1849.8931 1857.0908
April 1860.9775 1836.8417 1855.8173
May 1871.2713 1851.2804 1860.2137
June 1871.3794 1856.3686 1862.3301
July 1875.6779 1799.2874 1864.8845
August 1877.5472 1857.4427 1867.0363
September 1871.6044 1852.9143 1863.6212
October 1867.8082 1859.1350 1863.7760
November 1869.0868 1856.5998 1864.7509
December 1866.2273 1854.9565 1860.9066