YEARLY HIGH
0.0172 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0144 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0160 LKR

2011 GNF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GNF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 0.0172. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 0.0144.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0154 to the December average rate of 0.0164, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0172 was down 26.81% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0235, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 86 LKR
2010 Average 103 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 72 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.12 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0168
0.0149
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.0156, compared to 0.0164 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0156
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0164

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 0.0013 LKR (High: 0.0159 / Low: 0.0146). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 LKR (High: 0.0157 / Low: 0.0156).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2011: 0.0167) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0192), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0025 (-13.23%).

2011 Avg (September) 0.0167
2010 Avg (September) 0.0192

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0159 0.0146 0.0154
February 0.0153 0.0144 0.0150
March 0.0157 0.0145 0.0155
April 0.0157 0.0156 0.0156
May 0.0166 0.0152 0.0156
June 0.0165 0.0163 0.0164
July 0.0165 0.0163 0.0164
August 0.0167 0.0156 0.0163
September 0.0172 0.0162 0.0167
October 0.0167 0.0160 0.0163
November 0.0168 0.0159 0.0164
December 0.0169 0.0162 0.0164