2018 GNF to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3560 STD

YEARLY LOW

2.1857 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2824 STD

2018 GNF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GNF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 2.3560. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 2.1857.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1703 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2418 to the December average rate of 2.2994, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.3560 was down 7.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.5429, 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 11,780 STD

2017 Average 11,901 STD

Yearly Trough Low 10,928 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 851.51 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.3389

2.1916

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 2.2478, compared to 2.3169 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0690 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2478

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3169

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0867 STD (High: 2.3475 / Low: 2.2608). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0218 STD (High: 2.2171 / Low: 2.1952).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0867

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0218

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0379 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0379

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 2.3266) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3224), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0042 (+0.18%).

2018 Avg (August) 2.3266

2017 Avg (August) 2.3224

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2706	2.1936	2.2418
February	2.2263	2.1857	2.2039
March	2.2171	2.1952	2.2080
April	2.2286	2.1984	2.2104
May	2.3475	2.2608	2.2975
June	2.3447	2.3032	2.3255
July	2.3330	2.3067	2.3194
August	2.3560	2.3133	2.3266
September	2.3288	2.3063	2.3219
October	2.3433	2.3069	2.3231
November	2.3365	2.2931	2.3108
December	2.3172	2.2856	2.2994