2013 HTG to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 HTG to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the HTG to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 3.3669. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 9, dropping to 2.9228.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4442 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0108 to the December average rate of 3.2306, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.3669 was up 5.42% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.1939, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 HTG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2.9859, compared to 3.0874 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1014 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.3780 LKR (High: 3.3669 / Low: 2.9889). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0275 LKR (High: 2.9836 / Low: 2.9562).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0318 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 3.2306) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3.0398), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1908 (+6.28%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.0364 | 2.9814 | 3.0108 |
| February | 3.0013 | 2.9498 | 2.9789 |
| March | 3.0004 | 2.9585 | 2.9818 |
| April | 2.9933 | 2.9470 | 2.9668 |
| May | 2.9836 | 2.9562 | 2.9709 |
| June | 3.0860 | 2.9228 | 3.0063 |
| July | 3.0705 | 3.0008 | 3.0285 |
| August | 3.0784 | 3.0136 | 3.0409 |
| September | 3.0969 | 3.0286 | 3.0596 |
| October | 3.0882 | 3.0119 | 3.0450 |
| November | 3.3261 | 3.0147 | 3.1196 |
| December | 3.3669 | 2.9889 | 3.2306 |