YEARLY HIGH
191.7373 GNF
YEARLY LOW
181.6208 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
188.2503 GNF

2018 GMD to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 5, valuing the pair at 191.7373. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 181.6208.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.1165 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 187.6873 to the December average rate of 185.0735, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 191.7373 was down 13.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 221.4742, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 958,686 GNF
2017 Average 996,706 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 908,104 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,582.51 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

192.1913
182.7559
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 190.3222, compared to 186.1784 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.1438 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 190.3222
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 186.1784

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 5.7126 GNF (High: 189.4594 / Low: 183.7468). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6778 GNF (High: 191.6879 / Low: 191.0100).

September Spread (Volatile) ±5.7126
June Spread (Stable) ±0.6778

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.2468 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2468

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 189.7214) against the same month in 2017 (average: 195.7260), the exchange rate shifted by -6.0045 (-3.07%).

2018 Avg (July) 189.7214
2017 Avg (July) 195.7260

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 189.7440 184.9188 187.6873
February 191.6161 187.9789 190.2786
March 190.8912 189.4413 190.4005
April 191.5265 189.3568 191.0060
May 191.6882 190.8397 191.1558
June 191.6879 191.0100 191.4051
July 191.7373 187.9801 189.7214
August 189.1695 185.4696 188.0817
September 189.4594 183.7468 186.7890
October 184.3276 182.0118 183.5422
November 185.4733 181.6208 183.8624
December 186.6829 183.5001 185.0735