YEARLY HIGH
22.8471 GNF
YEARLY LOW
0.4169 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.6570 GNF

2018 KMF to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KMF to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 22.8471. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.4169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.4303 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.3289 to the December average rate of 21.1575, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 22.8471 was down 0.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 23.0120, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 114,236 GNF
2017 Average 104,668 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 2,084 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 112,151.34 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

22.8153
20.1515
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 22.1756, compared to 21.1383 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0373 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.1756
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.1383

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 20.8946 GNF (High: 21.3114 / Low: 0.4169). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4121 GNF (High: 21.3901 / Low: 20.9780).

November Spread (Volatile) ±20.8946
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4121

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.8167 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8167

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 22.3289) against the same month in 2017 (average: 20.2404), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0885 (+10.32%).

2018 Avg (January) 22.3289
2017 Avg (January) 20.2404

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.8471 21.8057 22.3289
February 22.8441 22.3192 22.5933
March 22.7650 22.3266 22.5611
April 22.7007 22.1451 22.4745
May 22.2022 21.2159 21.6930
June 21.6672 21.1905 21.4031
July 21.6353 21.2224 21.4830
August 21.5150 20.6971 21.1799
September 21.7389 21.2280 21.4456
October 21.4016 20.8466 21.1903
November 21.3114 0.4169 20.3735
December 21.3901 20.9780 21.1575