2016 HTG to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5430 LKR

YEARLY LOW

2.2213 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3219 LKR

2016 HTG to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HTG to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 2.5430. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 2.2213.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3217 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4835 to the December average rate of 2.2407, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.5430 was down 11.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.8608, 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 12,715 LKR

2015 Average 13,432 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 11,107 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,608.31 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.5078

2.2164

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 2.3750, compared to 2.2689 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3750

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2689

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1177 LKR (High: 2.5430 / Low: 2.4252). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0261 LKR (High: 2.3224 / Low: 2.2962).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1177

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0261

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0948 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0948

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.4835) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.8286), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3451 (-12.20%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.4835

2015 Avg (January) 2.8286

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5430	2.4252	2.4835
February	2.4204	2.3508	2.3887
March	2.3950	2.3368	2.3518
April	2.3629	2.3289	2.3438
May	2.3663	2.3387	2.3507
June	2.3719	2.3036	2.3313
July	2.3224	2.2962	2.3055
August	2.3027	2.2447	2.2716
September	2.2595	2.2333	2.2449
October	2.2855	2.2466	2.2647
November	2.3147	2.2530	2.2858
December	2.2802	2.2213	2.2407