YEARLY HIGH
4593.3208 LAK
YEARLY LOW
3669.8154 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3827.6983 LAK

2021 WST to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 4593.3208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 3669.8154.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 923.5054 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3708.3673 to the December average rate of 4271.9513, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 4593.3208 was up 24.56% compared to the 2020 peak of 3687.7524, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,966,604 LAK
2020 Average 17,043,222 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 18,349,077 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,617,526.83 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

4328.3097
3652.0089
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 3724.0135, compared to 3931.3831 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 207.3696 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3724.0135
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3931.3831

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 375.7412 LAK (High: 4593.3208 / Low: 4217.5796). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 35.0758 LAK (High: 3736.4799 / Low: 3701.4041).

December Spread (Volatile) ±375.7412
February Spread (Stable) ±35.0758

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 12.0642 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.0642

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 4271.9513) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3641.3350), the exchange rate shifted by +630.6163 (+17.32%).

2021 Avg (December) 4271.9513
2020 Avg (December) 3641.3350

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3728.1998 3682.0731 3708.3673
February 3736.4799 3701.4041 3719.5737
March 3743.1121 3672.2049 3716.4347
April 3726.1711 3669.8154 3713.3209
May 3758.2562 3694.4720 3741.2443
June 3759.9669 3724.2260 3745.1401
July 3752.4332 3716.8824 3733.0759
August 3751.5131 3714.7340 3733.6870
September 3877.0544 3740.6674 3780.0492
October 4008.8804 3856.0930 3931.7624
November 4234.1145 3998.0333 4137.7727
December 4593.3208 4217.5796 4271.9513