YEARLY HIGH
0.0179 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0135 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0159 LRD

2018 GNF to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GNF to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 0.0179. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0135.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0044 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0141 to the December average rate of 0.0172, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0179 was up 28.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0139, 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 90 LRD
2017 Average 57 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 67 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.12 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0176
0.0137
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF to LRD 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 0.0146, compared to 0.0172 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0146
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0172

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0013 LRD (High: 0.0179 / Low: 0.0166). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 LRD (High: 0.0146 / Low: 0.0145).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.0172) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0103), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0069 (+66.62%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.0172
2017 Avg (July) 0.0103

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0144 0.0136 0.0141
February 0.0145 0.0135 0.0140
March 0.0146 0.0145 0.0146
April 0.0147 0.0144 0.0145
May 0.0154 0.0145 0.0148
June 0.0166 0.0153 0.0158
July 0.0179 0.0166 0.0172
August 0.0173 0.0167 0.0170
September 0.0176 0.0170 0.0171
October 0.0174 0.0171 0.0172
November 0.0176 0.0172 0.0173
December 0.0174 0.0171 0.0172