YEARLY HIGH
56.8201 LKR
YEARLY LOW
51.5054 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
53.8438 LKR

2015 WST to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the WST to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 56.8201. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 51.5054.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.3147 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.9116 to the December average rate of 55.4114, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 56.8201 was down 1.23% compared to the 2014 peak of 57.5248, 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 284,100 LKR
2014 Average 279,769 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 257,527 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,573.49 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

55.7285
51.9237
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 53.7504, compared to 53.9371 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1867 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 53.7504
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.9371

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 3.1274 LKR (High: 55.5162 / Low: 52.3888). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4802 LKR (High: 52.4385 / Low: 51.9583).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.1274
August Spread (Stable) ±0.4802

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 1.0271 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 55.4114) against the same month in 2014 (average: 54.6179), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7936 (+1.45%).

2015 Avg (December) 55.4114
2014 Avg (December) 54.6179

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 54.6386 53.1003 53.9116
February 53.9363 52.6231 53.3744
March 53.8838 52.5503 53.4530
April 53.8591 53.3004 53.7547
May 54.7062 53.4050 54.3066
June 54.4681 53.1291 53.7023
July 53.4781 51.5054 52.6753
August 52.4385 51.9583 52.2408
September 54.4782 51.6652 53.4643
October 55.5162 52.3888 54.6322
November 55.6432 53.9389 55.1987
December 56.8201 53.7880 55.4114