YEARLY HIGH
3380.6309 LAK
YEARLY LOW
3220.7416 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3310.7062 LAK

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 16,903,154 LAK
2018 Average 16,389,190 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 16,103,708 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 799,446.60 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

3369.3910
3268.5159
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 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3295.2559
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3326.1564

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±89.5811
February Spread (Stable) ±31.2961

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -23.3353

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2019 Avg (December) 3360.9847
2018 Avg (December) 3277.2087

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