YEARLY HIGH
2.7503 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.9802 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2384 LKR

2021 HTG to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the HTG to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 2.7503. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 1.9802.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7701 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6249 to the December average rate of 2.0121, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.7503 was down 7.08% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.9599, 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 13,751 LKR
2020 Average 10,279 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 9,901 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,850.30 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.7016
1.9494
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 2.4312, compared to 2.0457 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3855 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4312
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0457

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.2547 LKR (High: 2.5166 / Low: 2.2619). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0321 LKR (High: 2.0602 / Low: 2.0281).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2547
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0321

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1702 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1702

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 2.6249) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.8474), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7775 (+42.09%).

2021 Avg (January) 2.6249
2020 Avg (January) 1.8474

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7503 2.5504 2.6249
February 2.7076 2.5453 2.6389
March 2.6045 2.4829 2.5237
April 2.5166 2.2619 2.4075
May 2.3126 2.1659 2.2373
June 2.2155 2.1196 2.1547
July 2.1923 2.0750 2.1093
August 2.1349 2.0047 2.0519
September 2.0781 1.9976 2.0347
October 2.0561 1.9802 2.0207
November 2.0602 2.0281 2.0455
December 2.0482 1.9807 2.0121