2018 WST to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3368.5772 LAK

YEARLY LOW

3223.5056 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

3278.2057 LAK

2018 WST to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 3368.5772. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 3223.5056.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 145.0716 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3305.0499 to the December average rate of 3277.2087, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3368.5772 was down 1.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 3408.1159, 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 16,842,886 LAK

2017 Average 16,247,894 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 16,117,528 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 725,357.88 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3330.8358

3241.8774

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 3284.6547, compared to 3271.7566 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.8981 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3284.6547

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3271.7566

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 98.8035 LAK (High: 3368.5772 / Low: 3269.7737). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.2560 LAK (High: 3295.9008 / Low: 3285.6448).

January Spread (Volatile) ±98.8035

September Spread (Stable) ±10.2560

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 38.6806 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -38.6806

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 3305.0499) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3165.1404), the exchange rate shifted by +139.9095 (+4.42%).

2018 Avg (January) 3305.0499

2017 Avg (January) 3165.1404

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3368.5772	3269.7737	3305.0499
February	3354.5600	3285.4222	3323.4226
March	3330.6414	3267.3533	3284.7420
April	3306.6115	3254.8695	3276.5912
May	3262.8854	3224.4166	3249.2906
June	3295.1654	3245.6477	3268.8321
July	3265.3101	3228.0035	3252.9246
August	3292.6970	3260.9998	3279.8833
September	3295.9008	3285.6448	3291.2181
October	3291.8710	3223.5056	3254.5853
November	3289.4478	3244.9280	3274.7198
December	3291.7192	3260.9641	3277.2087