2012 XAF to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

16.3543 LAK

YEARLY LOW

14.4550 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

15.6736 LAK

2012 XAF to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 16.3543. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 14.4550.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8992 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.7494 to the December average rate of 15.9695, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 16.3543 was down 10.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 18.2356, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 81,771 LAK

2011 Average 84,525 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 72,275 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,496.18 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

16.2094

14.9019

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 15.7959, compared to 15.5513 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2446 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.7959

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.5513

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.9219 LAK (High: 16.0803 / Low: 15.1584). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2351 LAK (High: 15.9619 / Low: 15.7269).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.9219

October Spread (Stable) ±0.2351

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 16.1005) against the same month in 2011 (average: 16.3338), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2333 (-1.43%).

2012 Avg (February) 16.1005

2011 Avg (February) 16.3338

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.0638	15.4541	15.7494
February	16.3543	15.8941	16.1005
March	16.2366	15.8221	16.0594
April	16.2366	15.8023	15.9933
May	16.0803	15.1584	15.5931
June	15.4505	15.1409	15.2801
July	15.3749	14.4550	15.0108
August	15.3709	14.9638	15.1449
September	15.9918	15.3452	15.6991
October	15.9619	15.7269	15.8251
November	15.8156	15.5213	15.6584
December	16.1498	15.7503	15.9695