YEARLY HIGH
51.7416 GNF
YEARLY LOW
50.1966 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.8909 GNF

2018 DJF to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DJF to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 51.7416. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 50.1966.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5449 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.4077 to the December average rate of 51.4252, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 51.7416 was down 2.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 53.2044, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 258,708 GNF
2017 Average 255,158 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 250,983 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,724.72 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

51.5269
50.3059
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 50.7496, compared to 51.0323 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2827 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.7496
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.0323

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.9661 GNF (High: 51.5730 / Low: 50.6069). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1295 GNF (High: 50.7865 / Low: 50.6570).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.9661
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1295

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2401 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2401

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 51.4252) against the same month in 2017 (average: 50.4496), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9756 (+1.93%).

2018 Avg (December) 51.4252
2017 Avg (December) 50.4496

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 50.5468 50.2296 50.4077
February 51.0147 50.4006 50.7266
March 51.0240 50.8185 50.8748
April 51.1437 50.6984 50.9928
May 50.9749 50.5618 50.7527
June 50.7865 50.6570 50.7429
July 51.0955 50.7001 50.8527
August 51.1092 50.1966 50.8182
September 51.2637 50.7583 50.9081
October 51.2640 50.6350 51.0142
November 51.5730 50.6069 51.1755
December 51.7416 51.0225 51.4252