2017 GNF to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5429 STD

YEARLY LOW

2.2682 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3807 STD

2017 GNF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GNF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 2.5429. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 2.2682.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2747 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4641 to the December average rate of 2.2937, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.5429 was down 15.14% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.9966, 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 12,714 STD

2016 Average 13,334 STD

Yearly Trough Low 11,341 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,373.61 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.4857

2.2758

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF to STD 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 2.4455, compared to 2.3159 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1296 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4455

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3159

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.1371 STD (High: 2.5429 / Low: 2.4058). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0316 STD (High: 2.3347 / Low: 2.3030).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1371

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0316

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0473 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0473

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 2.4682) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.8446), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3763 (-13.23%).

2017 Avg (April) 2.4682

2016 Avg (April) 2.8446

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5241	2.4170	2.4641
February	2.5166	2.4217	2.4556
March	2.5172	2.4138	2.4568
April	2.5429	2.4058	2.4682
May	2.4731	2.3850	2.4210
June	2.4464	2.3695	2.4073
July	2.3859	2.3130	2.3601
August	2.3575	2.2906	2.3224
September	2.3259	2.2682	2.2933
October	2.3347	2.3030	2.3191
November	2.3267	2.2816	2.3070
December	2.3087	2.2694	2.2937