2013 WST to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

57.1947 LKR

YEARLY LOW

54.3914 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

55.8288 LKR

2013 WST to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 57.1947. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 54.3914.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8032 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 55.5023 to the December average rate of 56.2986, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 57.1947 was down 2.47% compared to the 2012 peak of 58.6439, 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 285,973 LKR

2012 Average 276,051 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 271,957 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,016.25 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

56.9699

54.6819

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 55.2695, compared to 56.3881 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1186 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 55.2695

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 56.3881

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 1.4006 LKR (High: 55.9561 / Low: 54.5555). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6216 LKR (High: 56.6690 / Low: 56.0474).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.4006

December Spread (Stable) ±0.6216

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5157 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2013: 56.6217) against the same month in 2012 (average: 56.6936), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0719 (-0.13%).

2013 Avg (November) 56.6217

2012 Avg (November) 56.6936

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	55.9168	55.0922	55.5023
February	56.0830	55.3287	55.6885
March	55.9411	54.7482	55.1728
April	55.7243	54.7557	55.2367
May	55.4258	54.3914	54.8726
June	55.9561	54.5555	55.1440
July	56.2532	55.5044	55.9132
August	56.3537	55.6311	55.9850
September	57.1863	56.1909	56.7307
October	57.1758	56.4093	56.7792
November	57.1947	55.9551	56.6217
December	56.6690	56.0474	56.2986