2018 GNF to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1837 CDF

YEARLY LOW

0.1731 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1789 CDF

2018 GNF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GNF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 0.1837. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 0.1731.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0106 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1778 to the December average rate of 0.1776, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1837 was down 0.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1841, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 919 CDF

2017 Average 801 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 865 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 53.13 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1807

0.1773

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF to CDF 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 0.1788, compared to 0.1790 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1788

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1790

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0106 CDF (High: 0.1837 / Low: 0.1731). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 CDF (High: 0.1790 / Low: 0.1786).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0106

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.1791) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1726), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0064 (+3.72%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.1791

2017 Avg (July) 0.1726

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1792	0.1735	0.1778
February	0.1806	0.1776	0.1788
March	0.1802	0.1784	0.1795
April	0.1799	0.1786	0.1790
May	0.1796	0.1787	0.1791
June	0.1790	0.1786	0.1788
July	0.1837	0.1731	0.1791
August	0.1815	0.1776	0.1798
September	0.1816	0.1781	0.1804
October	0.1815	0.1765	0.1793
November	0.1810	0.1754	0.1782
December	0.1807	0.1751	0.1776