YEARLY HIGH
0.0219 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0196 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0210 WST

2011 LKR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LKR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 0.0219. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 4, dropping to 0.0196.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0212 to the December average rate of 0.0211, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0219 was down 8.94% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0240, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 109 WST
2010 Average 111 WST
Yearly Trough Low 98 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.26 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0214
0.0203
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 0.0212, compared to 0.0209 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) 0.0212
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0209

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0015 WST (High: 0.0216 / Low: 0.0201). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 WST (High: 0.0212 / Low: 0.0208).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 0.0212) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0214), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.98%).

2011 Avg (October) 0.0212
2010 Avg (October) 0.0214

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0217 0.0209 0.0212
February 0.0216 0.0210 0.0213
March 0.0218 0.0211 0.0213
April 0.0217 0.0206 0.0212
May 0.0213 0.0207 0.0210
June 0.0214 0.0205 0.0210
July 0.0213 0.0199 0.0206
August 0.0210 0.0196 0.0204
September 0.0216 0.0201 0.0208
October 0.0219 0.0204 0.0212
November 0.0217 0.0208 0.0211
December 0.0212 0.0208 0.0211