YEARLY HIGH
782.5639 GNF
YEARLY LOW
597.5689 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
688.7437 GNF

2018 NAD to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NAD to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 782.5639. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 597.5689.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 184.9950 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 739.3903 to the December average rate of 643.2552, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 782.5639 was up 3.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 754.4932, 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 3,912,819 GNF
2017 Average 3,431,662 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 2,987,844 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 924,975.02 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

775.8153
606.3162
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 734.9855, compared to 642.5019 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 92.4837 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 734.9855
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 642.5019

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 70.4489 GNF (High: 685.1874 / Low: 614.7385). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 26.9734 GNF (High: 774.3618 / Low: 747.3884).

August Spread (Volatile) ±70.4489
March Spread (Stable) ±26.9734

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 37.4903 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -37.4903

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 761.6904) against the same month in 2017 (average: 710.1258), the exchange rate shifted by +51.5646 (+7.26%).

2018 Avg (February) 761.6904
2017 Avg (February) 710.1258

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 763.7459 723.1607 739.3903
February 782.5639 740.4360 761.6904
March 774.3618 747.3884 760.0427
April 762.3087 724.9545 745.3790
May 735.4987 707.0857 720.4506
June 718.5347 653.6823 682.9602
July 689.6725 653.3275 672.6105
August 685.1874 614.7385 646.3749
September 643.4614 597.5689 620.4411
October 641.1349 609.0604 626.1148
November 667.6683 627.7409 646.2148
December 672.6408 624.2836 643.2552