YEARLY HIGH
2.8247 LKR
YEARLY LOW
2.6781 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7220 LKR

2011 HTG to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the HTG to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 2.8247. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 22, dropping to 2.6781.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1466 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7534 to the December average rate of 2.8144, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 2.8247 was down 3.64% compared to the 2010 peak of 2.9315, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,124 LKR
2010 Average 14,081 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 13,391 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 733.07 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

2.8264
2.6827
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 2.7148, compared to 2.7292 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0144 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7148
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7292

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.1299 LKR (High: 2.8242 / Low: 2.6943). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0230 LKR (High: 2.7149 / Low: 2.6919).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1299
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0230

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0340 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0340

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 2.8144) against the same month in 2010 (average: 2.7616), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0528 (+1.91%).

2011 Avg (December) 2.8144
2010 Avg (December) 2.7616

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7740 2.7175 2.7534
February 2.7341 2.7100 2.7194
March 2.7334 2.6918 2.7120
April 2.7358 2.6970 2.7128
May 2.7231 2.6845 2.6966
June 2.7185 2.6791 2.6947
July 2.7151 2.6781 2.6990
August 2.7313 2.6789 2.7038
September 2.7277 2.6927 2.7111
October 2.7149 2.6919 2.7039
November 2.8242 2.6943 2.7429
December 2.8247 2.8017 2.8144