YEARLY HIGH
12946.4153 GNF
YEARLY LOW
11393.9224 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
12084.0708 GNF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 64,732,077 GNF
2017 Average 58,771,863 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 56,969,612 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,762,464.75 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12791.2351
11489.7082
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12407.8351
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11760.3066

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±644.3511
July Spread (Stable) ±235.2628

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -542.6926

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (April) 12682.7746
2017 Avg (April) 11720.7799

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