YEARLY HIGH
0.0199 DJF
YEARLY LOW
0.0193 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0197 DJF

2018 GNF to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GNF to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 0.0199. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.0193.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0198 to the December average rate of 0.0194, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0199 was down 1.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0202, 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 100 DJF
2017 Average 98 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 97 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.97 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0199
0.0194
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF to DJF 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 0.0197, compared to 0.0196 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0197
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0196

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0004 DJF (High: 0.0198 / Low: 0.0194). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 DJF (High: 0.0197 / Low: 0.0197).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0197) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0200), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-1.53%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0197
2017 Avg (August) 0.0200

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0199 0.0198 0.0198
February 0.0198 0.0196 0.0197
March 0.0197 0.0196 0.0197
April 0.0197 0.0196 0.0196
May 0.0198 0.0196 0.0197
June 0.0197 0.0197 0.0197
July 0.0197 0.0196 0.0197
August 0.0199 0.0196 0.0197
September 0.0197 0.0195 0.0196
October 0.0197 0.0195 0.0196
November 0.0198 0.0194 0.0195
December 0.0196 0.0193 0.0194