2018 FKP to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 FKP to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the FKP to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 12946.4153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 11393.9224.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1552.4929 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12448.8150 to the December average rate of 11598.1688, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12946.4153 was up 5.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 12222.9434, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 FKP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
FKP to GNF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 12407.8351, compared to 11760.3066 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 647.5285 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 644.3511 GNF (High: 12798.1798 / Low: 12153.8287). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 235.2628 GNF (High: 12035.1992 / Low: 11799.9364).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 542.6926 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 12682.7746) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11720.7799), the exchange rate shifted by +961.9947 (+8.21%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12798.1798 | 12153.8287 | 12448.8150 |
| February | 12850.9309 | 12379.1996 | 12582.9774 |
| March | 12827.9348 | 12408.8655 | 12584.1143 |
| April | 12946.4153 | 12417.7872 | 12682.7746 |
| May | 12261.6564 | 11935.4202 | 12140.0820 |
| June | 12128.0594 | 11802.9850 | 12008.2472 |
| July | 12035.1992 | 11799.9364 | 11923.3120 |
| August | 11896.6579 | 11393.9224 | 11643.3689 |
| September | 12032.4804 | 11636.9085 | 11822.5127 |
| October | 12013.9388 | 11534.9964 | 11822.4734 |
| November | 11954.5913 | 11567.8836 | 11752.0036 |
| December | 11751.3694 | 11407.9744 | 11598.1688 |