YEARLY HIGH
0.0240 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0203 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0222 WST

2010 LKR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the LKR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 20, valuing the pair at 0.0240. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 10, dropping to 0.0203.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0037 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0224 to the December average rate of 0.0213, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 120 WST
Yearly Average 111 WST
Yearly Trough Low 102 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.56 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.0233
0.0211
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to WST 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 0.0223, compared to 0.0220 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0223
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0220

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was August, with a trading range of 0.0020 WST (High: 0.0239 / Low: 0.0220). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 WST (High: 0.0226 / Low: 0.0219).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for July 2010 is 0.0231.

2010 Avg (July) 0.0231
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0227 0.0217 0.0224
February 0.0227 0.0218 0.0223
March 0.0226 0.0216 0.0223
April 0.0226 0.0219 0.0223
May 0.0227 0.0216 0.0222
June 0.0233 0.0219 0.0226
July 0.0240 0.0226 0.0231
August 0.0239 0.0220 0.0229
September 0.0229 0.0212 0.0221
October 0.0222 0.0210 0.0214
November 0.0217 0.0203 0.0213
December 0.0219 0.0208 0.0213