YEARLY HIGH
2455.7053 GNF
YEARLY LOW
2377.8734 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2412.9214 GNF

2018 SAR to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 2455.7053. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 2377.8734.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 77.8319 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2401.9892 to the December average rate of 2440.2895, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2455.7053 was down 3.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 2535.7116, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,278,527 GNF
2017 Average 12,163,858 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 11,889,367 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 389,159.71 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2444.1391
2397.9432
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 2403.7528, compared to 2422.0900 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 18.3372 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2403.7528
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2422.0900

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 45.8553 GNF (High: 2447.0864 / Low: 2401.2311). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.8528 GNF (High: 2409.5648 / Low: 2399.7120).

November Spread (Volatile) ±45.8553
March Spread (Stable) ±9.8528

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.9618 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9618

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2440.2895) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2404.8265), the exchange rate shifted by +35.4630 (+1.47%).

2018 Avg (December) 2440.2895
2017 Avg (December) 2404.8265

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2411.0815 2393.5915 2401.9892
February 2409.4140 2398.5068 2401.7929
March 2409.5648 2399.7120 2401.9255
April 2408.5781 2392.9013 2405.2908
May 2409.9993 2377.8734 2403.3290
June 2410.7734 2392.1129 2408.1895
July 2425.1717 2406.8314 2413.0294
August 2426.4402 2382.3173 2412.3876
September 2433.9351 2410.2112 2417.2494
October 2433.0200 2402.8851 2421.3492
November 2447.0864 2401.2311 2428.2348
December 2455.7053 2421.8071 2440.2895