YEARLY HIGH
3687.7524 LAK
YEARLY LOW
3173.4808 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3408.1729 LAK

2020 WST to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 3687.7524. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 3173.4808.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 514.2716 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3376.1073 to the December average rate of 3641.3350, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3687.7524 was up 9.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 3380.6309, 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 18,438,762 LAK
2019 Average 16,553,980 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 15,867,404 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,571,357.76 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3682.6974
3186.3486
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 3300.2978, compared to 3516.0481 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 215.7503 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3300.2978
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3516.0481

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 138.2121 LAK (High: 3479.1935 / Low: 3340.9814). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 37.1370 LAK (High: 3489.8027 / Low: 3452.6657).

July Spread (Volatile) ±138.2121
August Spread (Stable) ±37.1370

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 52.3832 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -52.3832

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 3641.3350) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3360.9847), the exchange rate shifted by +280.3503 (+8.34%).

2020 Avg (December) 3641.3350
2019 Avg (December) 3360.9847

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3404.9647 3344.9130 3376.1073
February 3340.6170 3299.2939 3323.9753
March 3329.2660 3215.9798 3280.0942
April 3279.9124 3173.4808 3227.7110
May 3293.9593 3228.3106 3254.4092
June 3401.2034 3274.0880 3339.4897
July 3479.1935 3340.9814 3412.1789
August 3489.8027 3452.6657 3470.1422
September 3523.9589 3438.8624 3490.0320
October 3556.2318 3469.7344 3511.2766
November 3608.6341 3516.4709 3571.3237
December 3687.7524 3606.9233 3641.3350