2026 WST to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

8254.9442 LAK

YEARLY LOW

7670.4545 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

7996.2463 LAK

2026 WST to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 8254.9442. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 7670.4545.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 584.4896 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7783.1279 to the December average rate of 8196.2688, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 8254.9442 was up 4.60% compared to the 2025 peak of 7892.1671, 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 41,274,721 LAK

2025 Average 38,728,651 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 38,352,273 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,922,448.06 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

8263.8143

7739.4291

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 7925.5977, compared to 8208.1921 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 282.5945 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7925.5977

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8208.1921

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 196.5226 LAK (High: 8008.5171 / Low: 7811.9945). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 20.1590 LAK (High: 8209.5766 / Low: 8189.4175).

March Spread (Volatile) ±196.5226

August Spread (Stable) ±20.1590

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 23.8467 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -23.8467

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 8220.1155) against the same month in 2025 (average: 7744.0407), the exchange rate shifted by +476.0748 (+6.15%).

2026 Avg (July) 8220.1155

2025 Avg (July) 7744.0407

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	7821.4440	7670.4545	7783.1279
February	7885.8933	7767.3904	7847.9079
March	8008.5171	7811.9945	7881.5197
April	8073.3649	7967.6557	8015.8039
May	8009.5619	7981.1481	7995.5922
June	8171.8838	7992.9370	8029.6344
July	8254.9442	8152.7901	8220.1155
August	8209.5766	8189.4175	8196.2688