YEARLY HIGH
0.1630 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.1449 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1529 WST

2024 LSL to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the LSL to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 29, valuing the pair at 0.1630. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.1449.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0181 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1490 to the December average rate of 0.1537, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.1630 was up 1.64% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.1604, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 815 WST
2023 Average 741 WST
Yearly Trough Low 725 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 90.52 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.1605
0.1464
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to WST 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 0.1496, compared to 0.1562 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1496
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1562

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 0.0101 WST (High: 0.1586 / Low: 0.1484). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 WST (High: 0.1507 / Low: 0.1465).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0101
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2024: 0.1590) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.1434), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0156 (+10.88%).

2024 Avg (September) 0.1590
2023 Avg (September) 0.1434

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1512 0.1460 0.1490
February 0.1505 0.1449 0.1475
March 0.1507 0.1465 0.1485
April 0.1515 0.1458 0.1484
May 0.1548 0.1500 0.1522
June 0.1566 0.1471 0.1520
July 0.1560 0.1517 0.1536
August 0.1587 0.1508 0.1553
September 0.1630 0.1561 0.1590
October 0.1619 0.1578 0.1593
November 0.1606 0.1534 0.1562
December 0.1586 0.1484 0.1537