2019 GNF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0201 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.0189 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0194 LKR

2019 GNF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GNF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0201. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 19, dropping to 0.0189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0199 to the December average rate of 0.0191, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0201 was up 0.33% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0201, 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

2018 Average 90 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 95 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.03 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0199

0.0190

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 0.0194, compared to 0.0193 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0194

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0193

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.0011 LKR (High: 0.0200 / Low: 0.0189). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 LKR (High: 0.0193 / Low: 0.0190).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0199) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0171), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+16.31%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0199

2018 Avg (January) 0.0171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0201	0.0195	0.0199
February	0.0197	0.0192	0.0195
March	0.0196	0.0190	0.0194
April	0.0192	0.0189	0.0191
May	0.0194	0.0190	0.0192
June	0.0193	0.0191	0.0192
July	0.0193	0.0190	0.0191
August	0.0196	0.0190	0.0193
September	0.0197	0.0194	0.0196
October	0.0197	0.0195	0.0196
November	0.0200	0.0189	0.0193
December	0.0193	0.0190	0.0191