2016 WST to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3259.6758 LAK

YEARLY LOW

3030.0335 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

3193.1577 LAK

2016 WST to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 3259.6758. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 3030.0335.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 229.6423 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3139.8325 to the December average rate of 3213.2967, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3259.6758 was down 3.51% compared to the 2015 peak of 3378.3056, 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 16,298,379 LAK

2015 Average 16,108,898 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 15,150,168 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,148,211.61 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3238.2901

3130.8818

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 3181.8667, compared to 3204.4486 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 22.5819 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3181.8667

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3204.4486

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 180.9667 LAK (High: 3211.0003 / Low: 3030.0335). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 38.9832 LAK (High: 3224.8408 / Low: 3185.8577).

January Spread (Volatile) ±180.9667

October Spread (Stable) ±38.9832

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 41.9905 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -41.9905

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 3181.8497) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3290.1735), the exchange rate shifted by -108.3239 (-3.29%).

2016 Avg (May) 3181.8497

2015 Avg (May) 3290.1735

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3211.0003	3030.0335	3139.8325
February	3196.1402	3072.4142	3147.7898
March	3239.9203	3160.8731	3201.5283
April	3250.3587	3175.6225	3223.8401
May	3259.6758	3103.5540	3181.8497
June	3233.9522	3137.6871	3196.3598
July	3237.6611	3132.0473	3185.4276
August	3208.5078	3159.8321	3186.7800
September	3229.1568	3184.5977	3204.9925
October	3224.8408	3185.8577	3206.8555
November	3259.4342	3200.3987	3229.3394
December	3249.0267	3149.3803	3213.2967