2018 LKR to HTG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4322 HTG

YEARLY LOW

0.4057 HTG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4158 HTG

2018 LKR to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 0.4322. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 22, dropping to 0.4057.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0265 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4195 to the December average rate of 0.4218, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4322 was down 4.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4546, 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 2,161 HTG

2017 Average 2,132 HTG

Yearly Trough Low 2,028 HTG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 132.74 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4230

0.4081

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 0.4143, compared to 0.4174 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4143

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4174

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0176 HTG (High: 0.4286 / Low: 0.4110). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 HTG (High: 0.4154 / Low: 0.4106).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0176

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.4202) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4158), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0044 (+1.06%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.4202

2017 Avg (August) 0.4158

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4264	0.4152	0.4195
February	0.4169	0.4116	0.4142
March	0.4154	0.4106	0.4141
April	0.4168	0.4092	0.4147
May	0.4141	0.4057	0.4094
June	0.4208	0.4061	0.4141
July	0.4235	0.4090	0.4170
August	0.4322	0.4149	0.4202
September	0.4275	0.4119	0.4203
October	0.4172	0.4081	0.4127
November	0.4196	0.4069	0.4122
December	0.4286	0.4110	0.4218