2012 GNF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0192 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.0163 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0181 LKR

2012 GNF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GNF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 0.0192. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.0163.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0029 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0164 to the December average rate of 0.0181, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0192 was up 12.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0172, 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 96 LKR

2011 Average 80 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 82 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.62 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0190

0.0161

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 0.0178, compared to 0.0184 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0178

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0184

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0016 LKR (High: 0.0180 / Low: 0.0164). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 LKR (High: 0.0165 / Low: 0.0163).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 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 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.0185) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0156), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0030 (+19.08%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.0185

2011 Avg (May) 0.0156

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0165	0.0163	0.0164
February	0.0180	0.0164	0.0170
March	0.0186	0.0171	0.0178
April	0.0190	0.0177	0.0184
May	0.0192	0.0182	0.0185
June	0.0191	0.0183	0.0187
July	0.0189	0.0183	0.0186
August	0.0186	0.0183	0.0185
September	0.0190	0.0184	0.0186
October	0.0186	0.0179	0.0182
November	0.0186	0.0182	0.0184
December	0.0186	0.0179	0.0181