2017 WST to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3408.1159 LAK

YEARLY LOW

3079.3680 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

3249.3185 LAK

2017 WST to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 3408.1159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 15, dropping to 3079.3680.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 328.7478 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3165.1404 to the December average rate of 3268.1418, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3408.1159 was up 4.55% compared to the 2016 peak of 3259.6758, 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 17,040,579 LAK

2016 Average 15,965,909 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 15,396,840 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,643,739.18 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3382.3804

3145.3913

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 3192.1128, compared to 3306.5241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 114.4113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3192.1128

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3306.5241

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 163.7490 LAK (High: 3305.1470 / Low: 3141.3980). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 53.1825 LAK (High: 3297.1310 / Low: 3243.9486).

June Spread (Volatile) ±163.7490

December Spread (Stable) ±53.1825

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 32.5832 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -32.5832

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 3362.6313) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3186.7800), the exchange rate shifted by +175.8513 (+5.52%).

2017 Avg (August) 3362.6313

2016 Avg (August) 3186.7800

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3217.1813	3100.0311	3165.1404
February	3259.3559	3148.1096	3209.9392
March	3231.5116	3112.7215	3192.1095
April	3208.1224	3125.2506	3172.4311
May	3233.5768	3079.3680	3170.5169
June	3305.1470	3141.3980	3242.5398
July	3362.8024	3248.4469	3296.0200
August	3408.1159	3301.6033	3362.6313
September	3377.4812	3302.7599	3331.0075
October	3344.5203	3271.0517	3306.9636
November	3311.4444	3242.1608	3274.3804
December	3297.1310	3243.9486	3268.1418