YEARLY HIGH
3.2778 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.9257 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7453 LKR

2022 HTG to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the HTG to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 3.2778. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 1.9257.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3521 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9910 to the December average rate of 2.5342, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 3.2778 was up 19.18% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.7503, 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 16,389 LKR
2021 Average 11,180 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 9,629 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,760.42 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

3.3320
1.8450
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 2.6204, compared to 2.8703 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2499 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6204
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8703

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.8573 LKR (High: 2.7830 / Low: 1.9257). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0670 LKR (High: 1.9975 / Low: 1.9305).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8573
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0670

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2216 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2216

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 3.2080) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.2373), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9707 (+43.39%).

2022 Avg (May) 3.2080
2021 Avg (May) 2.2373

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0536 1.9567 1.9910
February 1.9975 1.9305 1.9689
March 2.7830 1.9257 2.4230
April 3.2569 2.7906 2.9873
May 3.2778 3.1090 3.2080
June 3.2265 3.0908 3.1438
July 3.1458 3.0271 3.0981
August 3.1065 2.7273 2.9045
September 3.1011 2.9668 3.0343
October 3.0231 2.8274 2.9362
November 2.8671 2.6157 2.7145
December 2.6135 2.4858 2.5342