YEARLY HIGH
0.0662 SOS
YEARLY LOW
0.0609 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0635 SOS

2017 GNF to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GNF to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 23, valuing the pair at 0.0662. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0609.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0053 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0617 to the December average rate of 0.0643, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0662 was down 20.91% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0838, 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 331 SOS
2016 Average 358 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 305 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.69 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0651
0.0614
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF to SOS 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 0.0625, compared to 0.0645 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0625
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0645

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0027 SOS (High: 0.0648 / Low: 0.0621). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 SOS (High: 0.0626 / Low: 0.0614).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0648) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0644), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.60%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0648
2016 Avg (August) 0.0644

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0631 0.0609 0.0617
February 0.0626 0.0614 0.0617
March 0.0629 0.0615 0.0620
April 0.0641 0.0620 0.0625
May 0.0648 0.0621 0.0631
June 0.0656 0.0631 0.0639
July 0.0652 0.0634 0.0642
August 0.0662 0.0639 0.0648
September 0.0656 0.0640 0.0648
October 0.0654 0.0640 0.0645
November 0.0660 0.0638 0.0642
December 0.0660 0.0638 0.0643