YEARLY HIGH
4605.0000 GNF
YEARLY LOW
4467.5000 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4525.1242 GNF

2018 BBD to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 4605.0000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 4467.5000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 137.5000 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4504.0411 to the December average rate of 4577.4827, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4605.0000 was down 2.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 4740.4599, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 23,025,000 GNF
2017 Average 22,809,318 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 22,337,500 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 687,500.00 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4584.8606
4496.3253
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to GNF 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 4507.7262, compared to 4542.5222 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 34.7960 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4507.7262
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4542.5222

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 85.3504 GNF (High: 4590.0000 / Low: 4504.6496). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.5250 GNF (High: 4520.0000 / Low: 4508.4750).

November Spread (Volatile) ±85.3504
June Spread (Stable) ±11.5250

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.9272 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9272

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 4577.4827) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4509.1344), the exchange rate shifted by +68.3483 (+1.52%).

2018 Avg (December) 4577.4827
2017 Avg (December) 4509.1344

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4520.6500 4488.2833 4504.0411
February 4517.3500 4497.5000 4503.7033
March 4518.1750 4499.9750 4503.9441
April 4515.0000 4486.8083 4510.0549
May 4519.0500 4500.0000 4508.1277
June 4520.0000 4508.4750 4516.4861
July 4547.5000 4513.1699 4524.8347
August 4550.0000 4467.5000 4523.8040
September 4563.7500 4519.6883 4533.0235
October 4562.5000 4506.5114 4541.0028
November 4590.0000 4504.6496 4554.9852
December 4605.0000 4542.2809 4577.4827