YEARLY HIGH
0.1007 KPW
YEARLY LOW
0.0977 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0994 KPW

2018 GNF to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GNF to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 0.1007. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0977.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0999 to the December average rate of 0.0983, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1007 was down 0.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1017, 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 504 KPW
2017 Average 493 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 489 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.04 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1001
0.0981
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF to KPW 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 0.0998, compared to 0.0991 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0998
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0991

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0019 KPW (High: 0.0999 / Low: 0.0980). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 KPW (High: 0.0998 / Low: 0.0996).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0995) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1008), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0013 (-1.27%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0995
2017 Avg (August) 0.1008

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1003 0.0995 0.0999
February 0.1001 0.0996 0.0999
March 0.1000 0.0996 0.0999
April 0.1003 0.0997 0.0998
May 0.1000 0.0996 0.0998
June 0.0998 0.0996 0.0996
July 0.0997 0.0990 0.0995
August 0.1007 0.0989 0.0995
September 0.0996 0.0986 0.0993
October 0.0999 0.0986 0.0991
November 0.0999 0.0980 0.0988
December 0.0991 0.0977 0.0983