2020 GNF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0205 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.0185 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0193 LKR

2020 GNF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GNF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 0.0205. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0185.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0191 to the December average rate of 0.0188, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0205 was up 1.83% compared to the 2019 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 102 LKR

2019 Average 97 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 93 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.85 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0203

0.0187

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 0.0195, compared to 0.0190 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0195

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0190

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0009 LKR (High: 0.0200 / Low: 0.0191). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 LKR (High: 0.0193 / Low: 0.0193).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, 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 (April 2020: 0.0202) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0191), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+5.96%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.0202

2019 Avg (April) 0.0191

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0193	0.0190	0.0191
February	0.0193	0.0190	0.0192
March	0.0200	0.0191	0.0195
April	0.0205	0.0200	0.0202
May	0.0202	0.0194	0.0198
June	0.0196	0.0193	0.0195
July	0.0193	0.0193	0.0193
August	0.0193	0.0190	0.0192
September	0.0193	0.0189	0.0191
October	0.0189	0.0188	0.0189
November	0.0190	0.0188	0.0189
December	0.0190	0.0185	0.0188