2017 GNF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0173 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.0158 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0167 LKR

2017 GNF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GNF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 1, valuing the pair at 0.0173. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0158.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0160 to the December average rate of 0.0170, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0173 was down 14.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0203, 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

2016 Average 88 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 79 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.67 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0172

0.0159

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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 0.0164, compared to 0.0171 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0164

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0171

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0006 LKR (High: 0.0163 / Low: 0.0158). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 LKR (High: 0.0171 / Low: 0.0169).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.0171) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0160), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+6.40%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.0171

2016 Avg (September) 0.0160

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0163	0.0158	0.0160
February	0.0165	0.0160	0.0161
March	0.0165	0.0161	0.0162
April	0.0168	0.0163	0.0164
May	0.0168	0.0163	0.0166
June	0.0171	0.0167	0.0169
July	0.0171	0.0169	0.0170
August	0.0172	0.0169	0.0171
September	0.0173	0.0169	0.0171
October	0.0172	0.0170	0.0171
November	0.0172	0.0169	0.0170
December	0.0171	0.0169	0.0170