YEARLY HIGH
0.0126 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.0116 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0122 JPY

2018 GNF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GNF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 0.0126. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 0.0116.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0123 to the December average rate of 0.0123, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0126 was down 0.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0127, 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 63 JPY
2017 Average 61 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 58 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.98 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0125
0.0117
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF to JPY 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 0.0121, compared to 0.0123 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0121
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0123

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0005 JPY (High: 0.0125 / Low: 0.0120). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 JPY (High: 0.0123 / Low: 0.0121).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0124) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0126), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-1.29%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0124
2017 Avg (October) 0.0126

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0126 0.0121 0.0123
February 0.0122 0.0118 0.0120
March 0.0119 0.0116 0.0118
April 0.0121 0.0118 0.0119
May 0.0123 0.0120 0.0122
June 0.0123 0.0121 0.0122
July 0.0125 0.0122 0.0123
August 0.0124 0.0121 0.0123
September 0.0125 0.0122 0.0124
October 0.0126 0.0123 0.0124
November 0.0125 0.0123 0.0124
December 0.0125 0.0120 0.0123