2014 WST to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

57.5248 LKR

YEARLY LOW

53.5750 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

55.9532 LKR

2014 WST to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the WST to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 57.5248. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 53.5750.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9498 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.0884 to the December average rate of 54.6179, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 57.5248 was up 0.58% compared to the 2013 peak of 57.1947, 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 287,624 LKR

2013 Average 279,144 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 267,875 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,749.08 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

57.2561

54.3191

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 56.4608, compared to 55.4456 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0152 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 56.4608

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 55.4456

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 1.9584 LKR (High: 56.3841 / Low: 54.4257). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3580 LKR (High: 54.8276 / Low: 54.4696).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.9584

December Spread (Stable) ±0.3580

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.7665 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7665

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 57.0114) against the same month in 2013 (average: 54.8726), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1388 (+3.90%).

2014 Avg (May) 57.0114

2013 Avg (May) 54.8726

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	56.3380	55.7049	56.0884
February	56.2809	55.7108	55.9596
March	56.8678	55.8879	56.2572
April	57.1851	56.5815	56.8456
May	57.5248	56.3081	57.0114
June	57.1253	56.1693	56.6023
July	57.3316	56.2211	56.7217
August	56.4790	56.0658	56.3285
September	56.3841	54.4257	55.5619
October	55.3579	54.4552	54.8797
November	54.9707	53.5750	54.5639
December	54.8276	54.4696	54.6179