YEARLY HIGH
7347.8322 GNF
YEARLY LOW
6683.4520 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6984.7884 GNF

2018 CAD to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 7347.8322. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 6683.4520.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 664.3802 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7246.6739 to the December average rate of 6807.2860, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7347.8322 was down 1.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 7435.8436, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 36,739,161 GNF
2017 Average 35,168,684 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 33,417,260 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,321,900.87 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7290.6127
6763.3472
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 7057.6247, compared to 6911.9522 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 145.6724 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7057.6247
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6911.9522

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 336.0563 GNF (High: 7347.8322 / Low: 7011.7759). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 123.8137 GNF (High: 6956.4873 / Low: 6832.6736).

February Spread (Volatile) ±336.0563
July Spread (Stable) ±123.8137

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 194.7984 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -194.7984

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 7162.7524) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7155.4689), the exchange rate shifted by +7.2835 (+0.10%).

2018 Avg (February) 7162.7524
2017 Avg (February) 7155.4689

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7318.5294 7168.7587 7246.6739
February 7347.8322 7011.7759 7162.7524
March 7034.0497 6869.4424 6967.9540
April 7187.0945 6971.5377 7079.3726
May 7060.4667 6911.2399 7004.2378
June 6993.2251 6773.5737 6884.7571
July 6956.4873 6832.6736 6892.6649
August 7016.3527 6841.5270 6935.8821
September 7073.5591 6868.1920 6959.1669
October 7078.6949 6881.4518 6972.7758
November 6966.5900 6839.5670 6903.9375
December 6935.9322 6683.4520 6807.2860