YEARLY HIGH
0.0218 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0183 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0202 LKR

2021 GNF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GNF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.0218. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.0183.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0188 to the December average rate of 0.0215, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0218 was up 6.24% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0205, 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 109 LKR
2020 Average 96 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 92 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.26 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0218
0.0185
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 0.0196, compared to 0.0208 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0196
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0208

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0010 LKR (High: 0.0194 / Low: 0.0183). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 LKR (High: 0.0205 / Low: 0.0203).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.0215) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0188), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+14.27%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.0215
2020 Avg (December) 0.0188

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0194 0.0183 0.0188
February 0.0195 0.0189 0.0191
March 0.0199 0.0192 0.0196
April 0.0202 0.0193 0.0198
May 0.0203 0.0199 0.0200
June 0.0203 0.0201 0.0202
July 0.0204 0.0202 0.0203
August 0.0205 0.0203 0.0204
September 0.0206 0.0203 0.0204
October 0.0210 0.0204 0.0207
November 0.0215 0.0210 0.0212
December 0.0218 0.0212 0.0215