2017 WST to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

63.0481 LKR

YEARLY LOW

57.1913 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

60.2787 LKR

2017 WST to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 63.0481. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 57.1913.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.8568 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 58.4694 to the December average rate of 60.1592, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 63.0481 was up 5.95% compared to the 2016 peak of 59.5059, 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 315,241 LKR

2016 Average 287,385 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 285,956 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,284.22 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

62.4604

58.1065

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 59.4472, compared to 61.1101 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6629 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 59.4472

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 61.1101

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 2.7247 LKR (High: 63.0481 / Low: 60.3235). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0552 LKR (High: 60.6042 / Low: 59.5490).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.7247

December Spread (Stable) ±1.0552

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.6701 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6701

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 62.0976) against the same month in 2016 (average: 57.3397), the exchange rate shifted by +4.7579 (+8.30%).

2017 Avg (August) 62.0976

2016 Avg (August) 57.3397

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	59.5447	57.1913	58.4694
February	60.4247	58.6028	59.6183
March	60.5003	58.3541	59.5491
April	59.9653	58.5020	59.2997
May	60.3645	58.5743	59.3700
June	61.3241	59.4510	60.3769
July	62.4706	60.3462	61.4219
August	63.0481	60.3235	62.0976
September	62.0329	60.8886	61.4275
October	61.8269	60.4122	61.1052
November	61.1720	59.8763	60.4492
December	60.6042	59.5490	60.1592