2016 GNF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0203 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.0158 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0176 LKR

2016 GNF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GNF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 0.0203. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 0.0158.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0186 to the December average rate of 0.0161, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0203 was up 1.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0200, 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 101 LKR

2015 Average 93 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 79 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.51 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0202

0.0157

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 0.0191, compared to 0.0162 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0191

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0162

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0039 LKR (High: 0.0203 / Low: 0.0164). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 LKR (High: 0.0162 / Low: 0.0159).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0039

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.0190) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0182), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+4.11%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.0190

2015 Avg (June) 0.0182

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0188	0.0184	0.0186
February	0.0190	0.0185	0.0187
March	0.0196	0.0189	0.0191
April	0.0194	0.0190	0.0192
May	0.0201	0.0193	0.0198
June	0.0203	0.0164	0.0190
July	0.0166	0.0161	0.0163
August	0.0164	0.0159	0.0161
September	0.0162	0.0159	0.0160
October	0.0163	0.0160	0.0162
November	0.0165	0.0161	0.0163
December	0.0163	0.0158	0.0161