2011 WST to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

50.9600 LKR

YEARLY LOW

45.7118 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

47.6077 LKR

2011 WST to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the WST to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 50.9600. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 45.7118.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2482 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.1394 to the December average rate of 47.4934, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 50.9600 was up 3.52% compared to the 2010 peak of 49.2278, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 254,800 LKR

2010 Average 225,594 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 228,559 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,240.98 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

49.1722

46.7109

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 47.2663, compared to 47.9491 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6828 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.2663

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.9491

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 3.3956 LKR (High: 49.6854 / Low: 46.2898). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8234 LKR (High: 47.9909 / Low: 47.1675).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.3956

December Spread (Stable) ±0.8234

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.9745 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9745

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 48.9671) against the same month in 2010 (average: 43.6474), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3197 (+12.19%).

2011 Avg (August) 48.9671

2010 Avg (August) 43.6474

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	47.8863	46.0723	47.1394
February	47.6218	46.2620	47.0203
March	47.5004	45.9503	46.9160
April	48.4421	46.1652	47.2406
May	48.2579	46.8643	47.5886
June	48.7031	46.6719	47.6929
July	50.1303	46.9984	48.5706
August	50.9600	47.6796	48.9671
September	49.6854	46.2898	48.1380
October	49.0144	45.7118	47.1634
November	48.1627	46.0310	47.3619
December	47.9909	47.1675	47.4934