YEARLY HIGH
0.5050 HTG
YEARLY LOW
0.3636 HTG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4515 HTG

2021 LKR to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 0.5050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.3636.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1414 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3811 to the December average rate of 0.4971, the exchange rate registered a net change of 30.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.5050 was down 17.78% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.6142, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,525 HTG
2020 Average 2,536 HTG
Yearly Trough Low 1,818 HTG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 706.99 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

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LKR to HTG 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 0.4139, compared to 0.4890 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0751 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4139
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4890

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0447 HTG (High: 0.4421 / Low: 0.3974). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 HTG (High: 0.4931 / Low: 0.4854).

April Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0447
November Spread (Stable) Âą0.0077

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 0.4949) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3442), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1507 (+43.78%).

2021 Avg (October) 0.4949
2020 Avg (October) 0.3442

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Month High Low Average
January 0.3921 0.3636 0.3811
February 0.3929 0.3693 0.3791
March 0.4028 0.3839 0.3963
April 0.4421 0.3974 0.4159
May 0.4617 0.4324 0.4471
June 0.4718 0.4514 0.4642
July 0.4819 0.4561 0.4742
August 0.4988 0.4684 0.4874
September 0.5006 0.4812 0.4915
October 0.5050 0.4864 0.4949
November 0.4931 0.4854 0.4889
December 0.5049 0.4882 0.4971