2018 GNF to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9313 SLL

YEARLY LOW

0.6932 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8522 SLL

2018 GNF to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GNF to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.9313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 14, dropping to 0.6932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2380 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8509 to the December average rate of 0.9165, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9313 was up 8.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8593, 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 4,656 SLL

2017 Average 4,099 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 3,466 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,190.09 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9473

0.6844

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 0.8385, compared to 0.8659 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0274 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8385

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8659

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.2124 SLL (High: 0.9309 / Low: 0.7185). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0069 SLL (High: 0.8542 / Low: 0.8473).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2124

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0069

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1037 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.9210) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8473), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0737 (+8.70%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.9210

2017 Avg (November) 0.8473

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8542	0.8473	0.8509
February	0.8586	0.8490	0.8519
March	0.8599	0.8481	0.8522
April	0.8605	0.8487	0.8531
May	0.8694	0.8510	0.8633
June	0.8679	0.6977	0.7596
July	0.7213	0.6932	0.7063
August	0.9309	0.7185	0.8021
September	0.9282	0.9192	0.9254
October	0.9309	0.9195	0.9238
November	0.9313	0.9139	0.9210
December	0.9235	0.9110	0.9165