YEARLY HIGH
16.0391 GNF
YEARLY LOW
14.5770 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.7019 GNF

2018 CRC to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CRC to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 16.0391. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 14.5770.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4621 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.8821 to the December average rate of 15.2955, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 16.0391 was down 6.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 17.2370, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 80,196 GNF
2017 Average 80,651 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 72,885 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,310.59 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

16.0566
14.8300
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 15.8816, compared to 15.5222 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3594 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.8816
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.5222

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.7616 GNF (High: 15.3386 / Low: 14.5770). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0851 GNF (High: 15.9783 / Low: 15.8932).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.7616
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0851

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.4272 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4272

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 15.9377) against the same month in 2017 (average: 15.5061), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4315 (+2.78%).

2018 Avg (August) 15.9377
2017 Avg (August) 15.5061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.9752 15.8149 15.8821
February 15.8750 15.6971 15.7695
March 15.9322 15.7975 15.8441
April 15.9984 15.8297 15.9321
May 15.9783 15.8932 15.9313
June 15.9896 15.8903 15.9304
July 16.0387 15.9121 15.9544
August 16.0391 15.7526 15.9377
September 15.8167 15.4750 15.6540
October 15.6640 14.9881 15.3594
November 15.3386 14.5770 14.9322
December 15.4327 15.1275 15.2955