YEARLY HIGH
0.6262 SLL
YEARLY LOW
0.4668 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5727 SLL

2016 GNF to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GNF to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 0.6262. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 23, dropping to 0.4668.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1595 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5363 to the December average rate of 0.5961, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6262 was up 2.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6114, 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 3,131 SLL
2015 Average 2,822 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 2,334 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 797.36 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6296
0.5134
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF to SLL 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 0.5322, compared to 0.6132 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0810 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5322
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6132

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.1242 SLL (High: 0.5910 / Low: 0.4668). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 SLL (High: 0.6225 / Low: 0.6167).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1242
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0171 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.6188) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5115), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1073 (+20.97%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.6188
2015 Avg (October) 0.5115

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5458 0.5272 0.5363
February 0.5366 0.5284 0.5320
March 0.5361 0.5257 0.5312
April 0.5279 0.5208 0.5231
May 0.5403 0.5213 0.5335
June 0.5910 0.4668 0.5370
July 0.6260 0.6108 0.6167
August 0.6242 0.6013 0.6145
September 0.6225 0.6167 0.6199
October 0.6262 0.6147 0.6188
November 0.6205 0.6060 0.6132
December 0.6085 0.5807 0.5961