2024 WST to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2024.
2024 WST to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024
During 2024, the WST to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 7926.7857. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 7329.2268.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 597.5589 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7374.3357 to the December average rate of 7817.9349, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 7926.7857 was up 4.07% compared to the 2023 peak of 7617.1009, 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 2024.
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 7549.1319, compared to 7867.9115 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 318.7796 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2024 was June, with a trading range of 216.7890 LAK (High: 7884.8010 / Low: 7668.0119). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 51.9872 LAK (High: 7926.1435 / Low: 7874.1563).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 41.0983 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2024: 7900.0679) against the same month in 2023 (average: 7151.9096), the exchange rate shifted by +748.1583 (+10.46%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7408.0095 | 7329.2268 | 7374.3357 |
| February | 7484.3148 | 7407.1429 | 7444.9776 |
| March | 7532.8139 | 7419.8335 | 7472.7190 |
| April | 7643.6938 | 7537.7206 | 7586.9644 |
| May | 7678.2738 | 7583.3090 | 7627.9128 |
| June | 7884.8010 | 7668.0119 | 7787.8821 |
| July | 7923.3209 | 7868.5681 | 7905.9204 |
| August | 7926.7857 | 7837.5908 | 7900.0679 |
| September | 7926.1435 | 7874.1563 | 7893.3090 |
| October | 7922.4472 | 7812.2866 | 7852.2107 |
| November | 7872.1989 | 7811.6092 | 7838.0263 |
| December | 7841.1944 | 7785.8889 | 7817.9349 |