YEARLY HIGH
3.1939 LKR
YEARLY LOW
2.8031 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0583 LKR

2012 HTG to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HTG to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 15, valuing the pair at 3.1939. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 2.8031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3908 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8139 to the December average rate of 3.0398, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.1939 was up 13.07% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.8247, 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 15,970 LKR
2011 Average 13,610 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 14,016 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,954.10 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.1871
2.7800
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 3.0141, compared to 3.1026 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0885 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0141
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1026

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 0.2366 LKR (High: 3.1752 / Low: 2.9386). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0202 LKR (High: 2.8233 / Low: 2.8031).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2366
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0202

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0665 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0665

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 3.1531) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.6990), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4542 (+16.83%).

2012 Avg (July) 3.1531
2011 Avg (July) 2.6990

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8233 2.8031 2.8139
February 3.0354 2.8039 2.8990
March 3.1752 2.9386 3.0546
April 3.1662 3.0286 3.1082
May 3.1455 3.0269 3.0756
June 3.1795 3.0809 3.1330
July 3.1939 3.0971 3.1531
August 3.1557 3.1186 3.1412
September 3.1687 3.0603 3.1282
October 3.0896 3.0387 3.0617
November 3.1033 3.0810 3.0915
December 3.0905 3.0062 3.0398