YEARLY HIGH
49.2278 LKR
YEARLY LOW
41.6231 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
45.1185 LKR

2010 WST to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the WST to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 10, valuing the pair at 49.2278. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 41.6231.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.6048 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.6109 to the December average rate of 46.9620, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 246,139 LKR
Yearly Average 225,593 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 208,115 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,023.75 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

47.4454
42.8632
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to LKR 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 44.7703, compared to 45.4667 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6964 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.7703
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.4667

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was August, with a trading range of 3.7257 LKR (High: 45.5035 / Low: 41.7778). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4248 LKR (High: 45.6549 / Low: 44.2301).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.7257
April Spread (Stable) ±1.4248

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.0172 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0172

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for November 2010 is 47.0636.

2010 Avg (November) 47.0636
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 46.0807 44.0928 44.6109
February 45.8897 44.0989 44.7599
March 46.2093 44.1555 44.9162
April 45.6549 44.2301 44.9378
May 46.2172 44.0469 45.1348
June 45.6754 42.8821 44.2623
July 44.2534 41.6231 43.2451
August 45.5035 41.7778 43.6474
September 47.0745 43.5752 45.1822
October 47.5663 44.9678 46.6999
November 49.2278 46.1176 47.0636
December 48.0528 45.6776 46.9620