2017 LKR to HTG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4546 HTG

YEARLY LOW

0.3942 HTG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4265 HTG

2017 LKR to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 0.4546. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 0.3942.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0604 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4455 to the December average rate of 0.4170, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4546 was up 0.98% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4502, 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 2,273 HTG

2016 Average 2,155 HTG

Yearly Trough Low 1,971 HTG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 302.21 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4556

0.4007

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 0.4404, compared to 0.4125 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0279 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4404

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4125

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0456 HTG (High: 0.4484 / Low: 0.4028). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 HTG (High: 0.4148 / Low: 0.4109).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0456

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0392 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0392

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.4411) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4252), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0159 (+3.73%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.4411

2016 Avg (March) 0.4252

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4511	0.4375	0.4455
February	0.4504	0.4378	0.4431
March	0.4546	0.4271	0.4411
April	0.4538	0.4480	0.4499
May	0.4538	0.4473	0.4511
June	0.4484	0.4028	0.4118
July	0.4078	0.4038	0.4053
August	0.4365	0.3942	0.4158
September	0.4154	0.4095	0.4127
October	0.4153	0.4095	0.4118
November	0.4148	0.4109	0.4124
December	0.4204	0.4099	0.4170