YEARLY HIGH
0.0187 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0174 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0179 WST

2014 LKR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LKR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 0.0187. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 0.0174.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0178 to the December average rate of 0.0183, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0187 was up 1.52% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0184, 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 93 WST
2013 Average 90 WST
Yearly Trough Low 87 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.41 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0184
0.0175
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 0.0177, compared to 0.0180 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0177
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0180

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0006 WST (High: 0.0184 / Low: 0.0177). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 WST (High: 0.0184 / Low: 0.0182).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 0.0183) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0177), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+3.78%).

2014 Avg (November) 0.0183
2013 Avg (November) 0.0177

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0180 0.0177 0.0178
February 0.0179 0.0178 0.0179
March 0.0179 0.0176 0.0178
April 0.0177 0.0175 0.0176
May 0.0178 0.0174 0.0175
June 0.0178 0.0175 0.0177
July 0.0178 0.0174 0.0176
August 0.0178 0.0177 0.0178
September 0.0184 0.0177 0.0180
October 0.0184 0.0181 0.0182
November 0.0187 0.0182 0.0183
December 0.0184 0.0182 0.0183