2012 WST to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

58.6439 LKR

YEARLY LOW

46.9587 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

55.2048 LKR

2012 WST to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 15, valuing the pair at 58.6439. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 46.9587.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.6852 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.8217 to the December average rate of 56.0133, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 58.6439 was up 15.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 50.9600, 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 293,219 LKR

2011 Average 238,062 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 234,793 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 58,425.87 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

58.5607

46.8454

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 53.6970, compared to 56.7126 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0156 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 53.6970

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 56.7126

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 5.7485 LKR (High: 55.0630 / Low: 49.3145). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0735 LKR (High: 56.5169 / Low: 55.4434).

February Spread (Volatile) ±5.7485

December Spread (Stable) ±1.0735

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.5615 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5615

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 57.5844) against the same month in 2011 (average: 48.1380), the exchange rate shifted by +9.4464 (+19.62%).

2012 Avg (September) 57.5844

2011 Avg (September) 48.1380

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	49.6623	46.9587	47.8217
February	55.0630	49.3145	51.5417
March	58.1957	53.9189	55.8996
April	58.4736	54.9689	56.5730
May	57.3906	53.3661	55.0115
June	56.6732	54.1299	55.3343
July	57.5411	55.7582	56.4972
August	58.0283	56.4909	57.1241
September	58.6439	56.4602	57.5844
October	57.1874	55.8886	56.3627
November	57.2052	55.8405	56.6936
December	56.5169	55.4434	56.0133