YEARLY HIGH
142.6832 GNF
YEARLY LOW
121.7261 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
132.5968 GNF

2018 INR to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the INR to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 142.6832. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 121.7261.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.9571 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 141.5382 to the December average rate of 129.4288, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 142.6832 was down 1.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 145.5382, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 35,670,788 GNF
2017 Average 35,040,681 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 30,431,522 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,239,266.45 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

143.3589
121.5112
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 137.3268, compared to 127.8668 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.4600 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 137.3268
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 127.8668

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 7.7783 GNF (High: 131.6705 / Low: 123.8922). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2494 GNF (High: 139.2429 / Low: 137.9935).

November Spread (Volatile) ±7.7783
March Spread (Stable) ±1.2494

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 4.4080 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 141.5382) against the same month in 2017 (average: 137.5743), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9640 (+2.88%).

2018 Avg (January) 141.5382
2017 Avg (January) 137.5743

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 142.6832 140.4217 141.5382
February 140.9754 137.9099 139.7577
March 139.2429 137.9935 138.5073
April 139.0488 134.8214 137.3654
May 135.2367 131.7458 133.5257
June 135.1876 130.9978 133.2664
July 132.7834 130.8885 131.7761
August 132.6770 127.3234 130.1178
September 127.4498 124.3977 125.7098
October 124.7863 121.7261 123.3319
November 131.6705 123.8922 126.8363
December 131.7123 126.2473 129.4288