YEARLY HIGH
6.9009 LSL
YEARLY LOW
6.1344 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.5461 LSL

2024 WST to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the WST to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 6.9009. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 6.1344.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7664 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.7117 to the December average rate of 6.5095, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 6.9009 was down 4.89% compared to the 2023 peak of 7.2555, 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 34,504 LSL
2023 Average 33,787 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 30,672 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,832.08 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

6.8281
6.2284
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to LSL 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 6.6863, compared to 6.4060 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2803 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.6863
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.4060

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 0.4297 LSL (High: 6.7366 / Low: 6.3068). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1629 LSL (High: 6.3383 / Low: 6.1754).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4297
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1629

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1693 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1693

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 6.7782) against the same month in 2023 (average: 6.6375), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1407 (+2.12%).

2024 Avg (February) 6.7782
2023 Avg (February) 6.6375

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.8476 6.6143 6.7117
February 6.9009 6.6429 6.7782
March 6.8240 6.6357 6.7359
April 6.8571 6.6000 6.7397
May 6.6686 6.4607 6.5703
June 6.7991 6.3872 6.5817
July 6.5940 6.4108 6.5121
August 6.6312 6.2994 6.4410
September 6.4061 6.1344 6.2910
October 6.3383 6.1754 6.2784
November 6.5170 6.2248 6.4037
December 6.7366 6.3068 6.5095