2023 WST to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

7617.1009 LAK

YEARLY LOW

6170.3814 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

6836.0769 LAK

2023 WST to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the WST to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 19, valuing the pair at 7617.1009. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 6170.3814.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1446.7195 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6298.1626 to the December average rate of 7376.6691, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 7617.1009 was up 15.34% compared to the 2022 peak of 6603.7786, 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 38,085,504 LAK

2022 Average 26,612,046 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 30,851,907 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,233,597.34 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

7614.8683

6130.0756

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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 6380.2704, compared to 7291.8834 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 911.6130 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6380.2704

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7291.8834

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 438.5513 LAK (High: 6942.1164 / Low: 6503.5652). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 71.3382 LAK (High: 7413.4096 / Low: 7342.0714).

June Spread (Volatile) ±438.5513

November Spread (Stable) ±71.3382

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 101.6719 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -101.6719

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 7491.1356) against the same month in 2022 (average: 6018.1298), the exchange rate shifted by +1473.0058 (+24.48%).

2023 Avg (October) 7491.1356

2022 Avg (October) 6018.1298

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6430.4440	6233.1247	6298.1626
February	6301.2787	6192.7641	6255.5707
March	6282.5882	6170.3814	6253.8083
April	6362.1120	6217.7786	6290.4422
May	6515.8413	6338.7539	6439.7987
June	6942.1164	6503.5652	6743.8401
July	7088.5012	6881.2809	7012.5950
August	7227.3867	7024.0942	7151.9096
September	7516.3593	7237.4471	7329.5277
October	7617.1009	7381.3817	7491.1356
November	7413.4096	7342.0714	7389.4637
December	7413.6790	7335.1016	7376.6691