2018 HTG to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 HTG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |