YEARLY HIGH
0.8593 SLL
YEARLY LOW
0.5805 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8197 SLL

2017 GNF to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GNF to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 0.8593. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.5805.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2788 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7365 to the December average rate of 0.8479, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8593 was up 37.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6262, 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 4,296 SLL
2016 Average 2,865 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 2,903 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,393.84 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8620
0.7251
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF to SLL 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 0.7956, compared to 0.8439 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0483 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7956
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8439

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.2176 SLL (High: 0.7981 / Low: 0.5805). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0082 SLL (High: 0.8501 / Low: 0.8419).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2176
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0082

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 0.8506) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6188), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2318 (+37.45%).

2017 Avg (October) 0.8506
2016 Avg (October) 0.6188

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7981 0.5805 0.7365
February 0.8046 0.7766 0.7899
March 0.8106 0.7783 0.7972
April 0.8287 0.7989 0.8064
May 0.8284 0.7989 0.8156
June 0.8384 0.8163 0.8277
July 0.8506 0.8192 0.8329
August 0.8530 0.8338 0.8427
September 0.8493 0.8366 0.8418
October 0.8593 0.8428 0.8506
November 0.8501 0.8419 0.8473
December 0.8511 0.8425 0.8479