YEARLY HIGH
1.5365 LAK
YEARLY LOW
1.4626 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4999 LAK

2013 ZMK to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZMK to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 1.5365. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 1.4626.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0740 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5210 to the December average rate of 1.5270, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.5365 was down 9.93% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.7059, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,683 LAK
2012 Average 7,769 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 7,313 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 369.80 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.5329
1.4627
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZMK 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 1.4945, compared to 1.5052 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0107 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4945
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5052

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0297 LAK (High: 1.5170 / Low: 1.4873). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 LAK (High: 1.5020 / Low: 1.4955).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0297
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0180 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0180

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.5270) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.5343), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0072 (-0.47%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.5270
2012 Avg (December) 1.5343

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5356 1.5127 1.5210
February 1.5251 1.5075 1.5135
March 1.5170 1.4873 1.5019
April 1.4994 1.4721 1.4865
May 1.4893 1.4626 1.4685
June 1.4884 1.4671 1.4757
July 1.4932 1.4820 1.4895
August 1.4978 1.4883 1.4937
September 1.5020 1.4955 1.5000
October 1.5113 1.5000 1.5053
November 1.5238 1.5080 1.5158
December 1.5365 1.5228 1.5270