YEARLY HIGH
0.0620 GIP
YEARLY LOW
0.0509 GIP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0569 GIP

2018 NAD to GIP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NAD to GIP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 0.0620. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 19, dropping to 0.0509.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0112 GIP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0594 to the December average rate of 0.0555, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0620 was down 3.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0645, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 310 GIP
2017 Average 292 GIP
Yearly Trough Low 254 GIP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55.77 GIP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0613
0.0517
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD to GIP 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 0.0592, compared to 0.0546 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0592
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0546

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0049 GIP (High: 0.0581 / Low: 0.0532). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 GIP (High: 0.0603 / Low: 0.0588).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0049
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0605) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0607), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.27%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0605
2017 Avg (February) 0.0607

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0603 0.0588 0.0594
February 0.0620 0.0586 0.0605
March 0.0612 0.0592 0.0604
April 0.0602 0.0577 0.0588
May 0.0605 0.0582 0.0593
June 0.0597 0.0548 0.0569
July 0.0582 0.0548 0.0564
August 0.0581 0.0532 0.0555
September 0.0542 0.0509 0.0525
October 0.0545 0.0512 0.0530
November 0.0571 0.0531 0.0550
December 0.0575 0.0540 0.0555