2017 LKR to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0175 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.0159 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0166 WST

2017 LKR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.0175. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 0.0159.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0171 to the December average rate of 0.0166, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0175 was down 6.46% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0187, 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 87 WST

2016 Average 87 WST

Yearly Trough Low 79 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.12 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0172

0.0160

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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 0.0168, compared to 0.0164 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0168

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0164

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0007 WST (High: 0.0166 / Low: 0.0159). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 WST (High: 0.0168 / Low: 0.0165).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0171) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0180), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-5.04%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0171

2016 Avg (January) 0.0180

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0175	0.0168	0.0171
February	0.0171	0.0165	0.0168
March	0.0171	0.0165	0.0168
April	0.0171	0.0167	0.0169
May	0.0171	0.0166	0.0168
June	0.0168	0.0163	0.0166
July	0.0166	0.0160	0.0163
August	0.0166	0.0159	0.0161
September	0.0164	0.0161	0.0163
October	0.0166	0.0162	0.0164
November	0.0167	0.0163	0.0165
December	0.0168	0.0165	0.0166