YEARLY HIGH
0.0428 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0217 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0368 LKR

2022 GNF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GNF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 0.0428. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0217.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0210 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0223 to the December average rate of 0.0422, the exchange rate registered a net change of 89.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0428 was up 96.48% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0218, 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 214 LKR
2021 Average 101 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 109 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 105.16 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0443
0.0203
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 0.0319, compared to 0.0418 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0319
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0418

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0107 LKR (High: 0.0332 / Low: 0.0225). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 LKR (High: 0.0226 / Low: 0.0222).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0107
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 0.0423) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0212), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0211 (+99.31%).

2022 Avg (November) 0.0423
2021 Avg (November) 0.0212

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0226 0.0217 0.0223
February 0.0226 0.0222 0.0225
March 0.0332 0.0225 0.0286
April 0.0401 0.0331 0.0364
May 0.0413 0.0394 0.0405
June 0.0415 0.0394 0.0409
July 0.0420 0.0407 0.0414
August 0.0422 0.0409 0.0415
September 0.0427 0.0408 0.0416
October 0.0424 0.0410 0.0421
November 0.0428 0.0417 0.0423
December 0.0427 0.0416 0.0422