YEARLY HIGH
17.1762 LKR
YEARLY LOW
16.1539 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.6469 LKR

2013 HKD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the HKD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 17.1762. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 16.1539.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0223 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.3597 to the December average rate of 16.8706, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 17.1762 was down 0.77% compared to the 2012 peak of 17.3100, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 429,405 LKR
2012 Average 411,144 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 403,848 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,557.30 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

17.1627
16.1531
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 16.3432, compared to 16.9506 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.3432
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.9506

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.5687 LKR (High: 16.8448 / Low: 16.2761). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0348 LKR (High: 16.9309 / Low: 16.8961).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.5687
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0348

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1772 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1772

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 17.0223) against the same month in 2012 (average: 17.0251), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0028 (-0.02%).

2013 Avg (August) 17.0223
2012 Avg (August) 17.0251

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.4676 16.2758 16.3597
February 16.4435 16.2683 16.3433
March 16.4341 16.2561 16.3401
April 16.3747 16.1539 16.2373
May 16.3327 16.2041 16.2738
June 16.8448 16.2761 16.5054
July 16.9770 16.8461 16.9160
August 17.1762 16.9510 17.0223
September 17.1588 17.0200 17.0785
October 16.9786 16.8415 16.9014
November 16.9309 16.8961 16.9146
December 16.9274 16.8507 16.8706