YEARLY HIGH
141.2584 GNF
YEARLY LOW
117.4410 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
134.2870 GNF

2018 HTG to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 141.2584. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 117.4410.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.8174 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 139.6645 to the December average rate of 120.3795, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 141.2584 was down 4.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 148.4696, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 706,292 GNF
2017 Average 702,546 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 587,205 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 119,087.01 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

142.4303
118.3749
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 139.3036, compared to 129.2703 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.0332 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 139.3036
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 129.2703

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 6.5288 GNF (High: 136.9218 / Low: 130.3929). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9083 GNF (High: 140.8304 / Low: 139.9221).

August Spread (Volatile) ±6.5288
February Spread (Stable) ±0.9083

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 5.0761 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.0761

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 139.6645) against the same month in 2017 (average: 140.2005), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5360 (-0.38%).

2018 Avg (January) 139.6645
2017 Avg (January) 140.2005

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 141.2584 137.0116 139.6645
February 140.8304 139.9221 140.4257
March 140.5634 139.1397 139.7507
April 140.3875 138.3191 139.2345
May 140.5292 138.0775 139.4965
June 140.4849 135.5573 137.2496
July 139.4422 133.8147 136.2935
August 136.9218 130.3929 134.3317
September 131.3061 129.6758 130.6704
October 130.7562 126.2649 128.4914
November 127.9116 123.2578 125.4556
December 123.9320 117.4410 120.3795