YEARLY HIGH
3.3761 LKR
YEARLY LOW
2.8153 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9367 LKR

2014 HTG to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the HTG to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 3.3761. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 2.8153.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5608 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0463 to the December average rate of 2.8199, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 3.3761 was up 0.27% compared to the 2013 peak of 3.3669, 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 16,881 LKR
2013 Average 15,185 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 14,076 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,804.11 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

3.2894
2.7772
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 2.9931, compared to 2.8804 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1127 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9931
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8804

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was February, with a trading range of 0.3979 LKR (High: 3.3761 / Low: 2.9782). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0118 LKR (High: 2.8271 / Low: 2.8153).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3979
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0118

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2932 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2932

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2014: 3.2467) against the same month in 2013 (average: 2.9789), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2678 (+8.99%).

2014 Avg (February) 3.2467
2013 Avg (February) 2.9789

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1507 2.9894 3.0463
February 3.3761 2.9782 3.2467
March 3.0192 2.8679 2.9535
April 2.9449 2.9106 2.9250
May 2.9220 2.8870 2.8988
June 2.9145 2.8719 2.8883
July 2.9138 2.8800 2.9023
August 2.9182 2.8683 2.8990
September 2.9244 2.8909 2.9075
October 2.9485 2.8841 2.9116
November 2.9029 2.8175 2.8421
December 2.8271 2.8153 2.8199