2019 LKR to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0151 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.0142 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0147 WST

2019 LKR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LKR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 0.0151. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.0142.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0144 to the December average rate of 0.0146, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0151 was down 8.75% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0165, 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 75 WST

2018 Average 79 WST

Yearly Trough Low 71 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.24 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0150

0.0143

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 0.0147, compared to 0.0147 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0147

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0147

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.0004 WST (High: 0.0149 / Low: 0.0145). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 WST (High: 0.0149 / Low: 0.0148).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.0149) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0161), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0013 (-7.77%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.0149

2018 Avg (August) 0.0161

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0146	0.0142	0.0144
February	0.0148	0.0145	0.0146
March	0.0149	0.0145	0.0146
April	0.0150	0.0148	0.0149
May	0.0150	0.0148	0.0149
June	0.0149	0.0148	0.0149
July	0.0150	0.0148	0.0149
August	0.0151	0.0147	0.0149
September	0.0149	0.0145	0.0147
October	0.0148	0.0145	0.0146
November	0.0148	0.0145	0.0147
December	0.0148	0.0145	0.0146