2018 HTG to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4651 LKR

YEARLY LOW

2.3137 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4051 LKR

2018 HTG to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 22, valuing the pair at 2.4651. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 2.3137.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1514 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3840 to the December average rate of 2.3713, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.4651 was down 2.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.5371, 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 12,325 LKR

2017 Average 11,748 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 11,568 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 757.05 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.4501

2.3641

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 2.4138, compared to 2.3964 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0174 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4138

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3964

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.1000 LKR (High: 2.4329 / Low: 2.3330). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0280 LKR (High: 2.4355 / Low: 2.4074).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1000

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0280

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0551 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0551

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 2.4429) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.2170), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2259 (+10.19%).

2018 Avg (May) 2.4429

2017 Avg (May) 2.2170

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4085	2.3454	2.3840
February	2.4295	2.3989	2.4141
March	2.4355	2.4074	2.4151
April	2.4439	2.3994	2.4115
May	2.4651	2.4147	2.4429
June	2.4622	2.3762	2.4155
July	2.4452	2.3611	2.3984
August	2.4102	2.3137	2.3800
September	2.4279	2.3391	2.3796
October	2.4507	2.3972	2.4229
November	2.4576	2.3830	2.4264
December	2.4329	2.3330	2.3713