2016 LKR to HTG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4502 HTG

YEARLY LOW

0.3932 HTG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4310 HTG

2016 LKR to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 0.4502. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.3932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0569 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4027 to the December average rate of 0.4463, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4502 was up 5.92% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4250, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,251 HTG

2015 Average 1,867 HTG

Yearly Trough Low 1,966 HTG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 284.72 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4507

0.3984

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to HTG 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 0.4213, compared to 0.4408 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0195 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4213

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4408

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0191 HTG (High: 0.4123 / Low: 0.3932). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 HTG (High: 0.4355 / Low: 0.4306).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0191

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.4463) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3937), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0526 (+13.36%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.4463

2015 Avg (December) 0.3937

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4123	0.3932	0.4027
February	0.4254	0.4131	0.4187
March	0.4279	0.4175	0.4252
April	0.4294	0.4232	0.4267
May	0.4276	0.4226	0.4254
June	0.4341	0.4216	0.4290
July	0.4355	0.4306	0.4338
August	0.4455	0.4343	0.4402
September	0.4478	0.4426	0.4455
October	0.4451	0.4375	0.4416
November	0.4439	0.4320	0.4375
December	0.4502	0.4386	0.4463