YEARLY HIGH
0.0200 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0176 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0185 LKR

2015 GNF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the GNF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 18, valuing the pair at 0.0200. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 29, dropping to 0.0176.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0186 to the December average rate of 0.0186, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0200 was up 5.44% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0190, 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 100 LKR
2014 Average 93 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 88 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.94 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0193
0.0181
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 0.0184, compared to 0.0187 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0184
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0187

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was November, with a trading range of 0.0016 LKR (High: 0.0194 / Low: 0.0178). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 LKR (High: 0.0187 / Low: 0.0185).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 0.0192) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0185), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+3.79%).

2015 Avg (October) 0.0192
2014 Avg (October) 0.0185

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0188 0.0185 0.0186
February 0.0186 0.0183 0.0184
March 0.0186 0.0181 0.0184
April 0.0186 0.0181 0.0183
May 0.0184 0.0179 0.0182
June 0.0186 0.0176 0.0182
July 0.0186 0.0176 0.0183
August 0.0186 0.0181 0.0184
September 0.0194 0.0185 0.0191
October 0.0200 0.0188 0.0192
November 0.0194 0.0178 0.0184
December 0.0187 0.0185 0.0186