YEARLY HIGH
0.0400 MRO
YEARLY LOW
0.0230 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0393 MRO

2018 GNF to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GNF to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 0.0400. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 0.0230.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0170 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0394 to the December average rate of 0.0390, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0400 was down 3.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0413, 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 200 MRO
2017 Average 197 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 115 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85.12 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0396
0.0381
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF to MRO 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 0.0394, compared to 0.0391 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0394
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0391

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0166 MRO (High: 0.0396 / Low: 0.0230). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MRO (High: 0.0395 / Low: 0.0393).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0166
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0394) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0407), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0013 (-3.14%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0394
2017 Avg (August) 0.0407

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0395 0.0392 0.0394
February 0.0396 0.0393 0.0395
March 0.0396 0.0394 0.0395
April 0.0396 0.0391 0.0394
May 0.0395 0.0394 0.0395
June 0.0395 0.0393 0.0394
July 0.0395 0.0391 0.0393
August 0.0400 0.0391 0.0394
September 0.0395 0.0392 0.0394
October 0.0396 0.0230 0.0382
November 0.0396 0.0389 0.0392
December 0.0393 0.0388 0.0390