2016 LKR to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0187 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.0168 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0174 WST

2016 LKR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0187. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 0.0168.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0180 to the December average rate of 0.0170, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0187 was down 3.72% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0194, 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

2015 Average 93 WST

Yearly Trough Low 84 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.44 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0181

0.0169

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 0.0176, compared to 0.0172 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) 0.0176

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0172

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0011 WST (High: 0.0187 / Low: 0.0176). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 WST (High: 0.0173 / Low: 0.0171).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0180) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0186), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-2.89%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0180

2015 Avg (January) 0.0186

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0187	0.0176	0.0180
February	0.0183	0.0176	0.0179
March	0.0178	0.0170	0.0175
April	0.0176	0.0171	0.0173
May	0.0179	0.0171	0.0174
June	0.0178	0.0171	0.0173
July	0.0177	0.0171	0.0174
August	0.0175	0.0173	0.0174
September	0.0175	0.0171	0.0173
October	0.0173	0.0171	0.0172
November	0.0172	0.0168	0.0170
December	0.0172	0.0169	0.0170