YEARLY HIGH
551.5491 GNF
YEARLY LOW
523.9319 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
538.6885 GNF

2018 MDL to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 551.5491. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 523.9319.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.6172 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 531.5411 to the December average rate of 533.0861, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 551.5491 was up 4.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 528.1402, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,757,745 GNF
2017 Average 2,477,958 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 2,619,659 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 138,086.03 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

550.0578
529.8578
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 539.9629, compared to 537.4142 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.5487 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 539.9629
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 537.4142

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 16.4933 GNF (High: 540.4251 / Low: 523.9319). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.4297 GNF (High: 543.0687 / Low: 535.6389).

January Spread (Volatile) ±16.4933
September Spread (Stable) ±7.4297

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 7.7887 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.7887

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 548.3745) against the same month in 2017 (average: 479.9252), the exchange rate shifted by +68.4492 (+14.26%).

2018 Avg (April) 548.3745
2017 Avg (April) 479.9252

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 540.4251 523.9319 531.5411
February 545.4646 533.6704 540.1981
March 547.6110 539.0519 543.6614
April 551.5491 543.9492 548.3745
May 546.4093 531.5277 540.5858
June 539.0839 531.0897 535.4166
July 548.2283 534.8439 541.5898
August 550.4103 536.6332 544.0047
September 543.0687 535.6389 539.4273
October 538.3854 526.2203 533.9428
November 537.5517 528.5733 532.4343
December 542.3280 527.8328 533.0861