YEARLY HIGH
0.0653 SOS
YEARLY LOW
0.0629 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0640 SOS

2018 GNF to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GNF to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0653. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.0629.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0644 to the December average rate of 0.0633, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0653 was down 1.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0662, 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 327 SOS
2017 Average 317 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 315 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.06 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0646
0.0632
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 0.0642, compared to 0.0637 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0642
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0637

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0017 SOS (High: 0.0653 / Low: 0.0637). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 SOS (High: 0.0640 / Low: 0.0633).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0644) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0617), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+4.32%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0644
2017 Avg (January) 0.0617

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0653 0.0637 0.0644
February 0.0648 0.0641 0.0645
March 0.0650 0.0640 0.0645
April 0.0647 0.0634 0.0640
May 0.0645 0.0635 0.0639
June 0.0643 0.0633 0.0639
July 0.0642 0.0632 0.0639
August 0.0647 0.0635 0.0639
September 0.0640 0.0633 0.0638
October 0.0643 0.0635 0.0638
November 0.0640 0.0630 0.0636
December 0.0639 0.0629 0.0633