2016 WST to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

59.5059 LKR

YEARLY LOW

53.4943 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

57.4737 LKR

2016 WST to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 59.5059. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 53.4943.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0116 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 55.5258 to the December average rate of 58.7446, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 59.5059 was up 4.73% compared to the 2015 peak of 56.8201, 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 297,530 LKR

2015 Average 269,228 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 267,472 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,057.91 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

59.0665

55.2039

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 56.9502, compared to 57.9972 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0470 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 56.9502

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 57.9972

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 3.3600 LKR (High: 56.8543 / Low: 53.4943). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7130 LKR (High: 58.4264 / Low: 57.7133).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.3600

October Spread (Stable) ±0.7130

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4880 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4880

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 58.6685) against the same month in 2015 (average: 55.1987), the exchange rate shifted by +3.4698 (+6.29%).

2016 Avg (November) 58.6685

2015 Avg (November) 55.1987

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	56.8543	53.4943	55.5258
February	56.7646	54.5302	55.8497
March	58.6847	56.1927	57.3140
April	58.5990	56.7437	57.9101
May	58.4035	55.9117	57.4220
June	58.4441	56.3161	57.6798
July	58.4461	56.5146	57.4521
August	57.7952	57.0151	57.3397
September	58.3548	57.2417	57.7085
October	58.4264	57.7133	58.0700
November	59.5059	58.1520	58.6685
December	59.2212	58.0512	58.7446