2012 WST to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3591.0345 LAK

YEARLY LOW

3303.3729 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

3460.0751 LAK

2012 WST to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 3591.0345. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 3303.3729.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 287.6617 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3362.2037 to the December average rate of 3492.9277, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3591.0345 was down 3.80% compared to the 2011 peak of 3732.9365, 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 17,955,173 LAK

2011 Average 17,287,943 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 16,516,864 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,438,308.46 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3566.1412

3334.7235

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 3445.4617, compared to 3474.6886 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 29.2270 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3445.4617

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3474.6886

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 283.3503 LAK (High: 3591.0345 / Low: 3307.6843). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 57.8778 LAK (High: 3508.3515 / Low: 3450.4737).

May Spread (Volatile) ±283.3503

December Spread (Stable) ±57.8778

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 103.4679 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -103.4679

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 3401.3271) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3480.8133), the exchange rate shifted by -79.4862 (-2.28%).

2012 Avg (May) 3401.3271

2011 Avg (May) 3480.8133

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3491.2400	3303.3729	3362.2037
February	3569.9327	3462.7894	3503.5793
March	3571.9697	3480.7142	3546.8564
April	3554.5170	3461.7900	3504.7951
May	3591.0345	3307.6843	3401.3271
June	3472.7260	3321.6712	3354.0083
July	3513.2855	3327.8115	3409.0486
August	3517.9598	3420.1903	3466.7860
September	3557.8207	3418.5978	3501.4336
October	3547.3096	3471.4764	3494.3463
November	3507.7805	3428.0936	3483.5896
December	3508.3515	3450.4737	3492.9277