YEARLY HIGH
2.9599 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.6282 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0550 LKR

2020 HTG to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HTG to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 20, valuing the pair at 2.9599. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 1.6282.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3317 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8474 to the December average rate of 2.6784, the exchange rate registered a net change of 44.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.9599 was up 24.84% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.3709, 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 14,800 LKR
2019 Average 9,944 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 8,141 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,658.63 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.0315
1.5273
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 1.8571, compared to 2.2528 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3958 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8571
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2528

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.2825 LKR (High: 2.8329 / Low: 2.5504). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0344 LKR (High: 1.7018 / Low: 1.6673).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2825
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0344

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2247 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2247

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 2.9062) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.8874), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0187 (+53.98%).

2020 Avg (October) 2.9062
2019 Avg (October) 1.8874

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9089 1.8259 1.8474
February 2.0582 1.7969 1.8619
March 2.0582 1.9309 1.9614
April 2.0291 1.9631 1.9881
May 1.8209 1.7201 1.7634
June 1.7369 1.6947 1.7202
July 1.7018 1.6673 1.6859
August 1.6759 1.6282 1.6526
September 1.7577 1.6358 1.7133
October 2.9599 2.7469 2.9062
November 2.9352 2.8067 2.8807
December 2.8329 2.5504 2.6784