2020 WST to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 WST to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the WST to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 75.0634. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 66.5273.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.5361 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 68.9501 to the December average rate of 73.3905, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 75.0634 was up 6.96% compared to the 2019 peak of 70.1770, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 68.4079, compared to 70.9911 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.5832 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 2.7916 LKR (High: 69.3189 / Low: 66.5273). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8385 LKR (High: 68.1600 / Low: 67.3216).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and September, 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 1.2014 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 73.3905) against the same month in 2019 (average: 68.6377), the exchange rate shifted by +4.7528 (+6.92%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69.5189 | 68.2724 | 68.9501 |
| February | 68.1600 | 67.3216 | 67.8363 |
| March | 69.6924 | 67.2883 | 67.9944 |
| April | 69.9954 | 67.5842 | 69.0149 |
| May | 69.3189 | 66.5273 | 67.8135 |
| June | 70.1279 | 67.4455 | 68.8383 |
| July | 71.2265 | 68.7962 | 70.0439 |
| August | 71.3620 | 69.6982 | 70.5878 |
| September | 71.4644 | 69.5125 | 70.6839 |
| October | 70.6265 | 69.2520 | 70.0449 |
| November | 72.2642 | 70.0534 | 71.1956 |
| December | 75.0634 | 72.2736 | 73.3905 |