2018 AFN to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

141.4293 GNF

YEARLY LOW

119.0420 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

125.1518 GNF

2018 AFN to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 141.4293. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 119.0420.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.3873 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 129.0788 to the December average rate of 121.1142, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 141.4293 was down 0.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 142.0205, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 707,146 GNF

2017 Average 671,678 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 595,210 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 111,936.26 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

130.8703

118.9185

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to GNF 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 128.3763, compared to 121.9273 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.4490 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 128.3763

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 121.9273

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 22.1356 GNF (High: 141.4293 / Low: 119.2937). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6441 GNF (High: 129.9605 / Low: 129.3164).

November Spread (Volatile) ±22.1356

March Spread (Stable) ±0.6441

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 3.4969 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4969

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 121.0353) against the same month in 2017 (average: 131.3428), the exchange rate shifted by -10.3075 (-7.85%).

2018 Avg (November) 121.0353

2017 Avg (November) 131.3428

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	130.0972	127.2318	129.0788
February	130.4033	129.3186	129.8743
March	129.9605	129.3164	129.6896
April	129.9062	128.2060	128.8929
May	128.1401	125.2784	126.8549
June	126.7301	123.1805	125.8672
July	126.7689	122.6128	124.1945
August	125.8045	122.8080	124.4011
September	123.1529	119.2186	120.9042
October	121.1094	119.0420	119.9144
November	141.4293	119.2937	121.0353
December	122.3062	119.8442	121.1142