YEARLY HIGH
7311.0949 GNF
YEARLY LOW
6361.7827 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6765.6048 GNF

2018 AUD to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 7311.0949. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 6361.7827.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 949.3122 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7165.9513 to the December average rate of 6554.8690, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7311.0949 was up 0.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 7245.7572, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 36,555,475 GNF
2017 Average 34,975,809 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 31,808,914 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,746,561.16 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7237.6270
6377.5184
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 6953.7308, compared to 6577.4788 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 376.2520 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6953.7308
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6577.4788

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 356.0481 GNF (High: 6754.4091 / Low: 6398.3610). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 119.9133 GNF (High: 6757.2665 / Low: 6637.3532).

December Spread (Volatile) ±356.0481
July Spread (Stable) ±119.9133

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 139.4360 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -139.4360

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 7165.9513) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6984.0673), the exchange rate shifted by +181.8841 (+2.60%).

2018 Avg (January) 7165.9513
2017 Avg (January) 6984.0673

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7311.0949 7024.9687 7165.9513
February 7242.3341 6986.9267 7086.7599
March 7097.7908 6902.7433 6986.9316
April 7030.7255 6791.8814 6927.1300
May 6838.9116 6717.2121 6787.6940
June 6926.0049 6628.9013 6767.9180
July 6757.2665 6637.3532 6702.1221
August 6727.3158 6507.6800 6629.0513
September 6630.2060 6434.8015 6525.5246
October 6555.9163 6361.7827 6449.1941
November 6717.9411 6512.7663 6604.1115
December 6754.4091 6398.3610 6554.8690