2019 WST to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 WST to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the WST to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 3380.6309. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 3220.7416.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 159.8893 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3276.9221 to the December average rate of 3360.9847, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 3380.6309 was up 0.36% compared to the 2018 peak of 3368.5772, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3295.2559, compared to 3326.1564 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 30.9006 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 89.5811 LAK (High: 3310.3227 / Low: 3220.7416). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 31.2961 LAK (High: 3305.0503 / Low: 3273.7542).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 23.3353 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 3360.9847) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3277.2087), the exchange rate shifted by +83.7760 (+2.56%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3301.8161 | 3249.0927 | 3276.9221 |
| February | 3305.0503 | 3273.7542 | 3287.9503 |
| March | 3305.3739 | 3273.1357 | 3290.5418 |
| April | 3326.9112 | 3284.4513 | 3308.2419 |
| May | 3320.6980 | 3276.5673 | 3299.6715 |
| June | 3336.6253 | 3283.1434 | 3308.2076 |
| July | 3339.7860 | 3287.3309 | 3313.9166 |
| August | 3310.3227 | 3220.7416 | 3290.5813 |
| September | 3344.4701 | 3266.4316 | 3319.9459 |
| October | 3348.1543 | 3300.1573 | 3329.5763 |
| November | 3364.7080 | 3311.2126 | 3341.9338 |
| December | 3380.6309 | 3318.6466 | 3360.9847 |