2018 SBD to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1167.5766 GNF

YEARLY LOW

1109.8473 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1148.8097 GNF

2018 SBD to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 1167.5766. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1109.8473.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 57.7293 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1159.5021 to the December average rate of 1132.7318, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1167.5766 was down 4.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 1217.3800, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,837,883 GNF

2017 Average 5,840,321 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 5,549,236 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 288,646.71 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1164.3259

1129.8596

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SBD 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 1155.4100, compared to 1142.2094 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.2006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1155.4100

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1142.2094

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 46.7019 GNF (High: 1156.5492 / Low: 1109.8473). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.6519 GNF (High: 1162.9845 / Low: 1155.3326).

December Spread (Volatile) ±46.7019

March Spread (Stable) ±7.6519

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 9.7917 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.7917

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 1158.8150) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1185.7579), the exchange rate shifted by -26.9430 (-2.27%).

2018 Avg (April) 1158.8150

2017 Avg (April) 1185.7579

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1167.1659	1145.8061	1159.5021
February	1165.9143	1154.2916	1161.4537
March	1162.9845	1155.3326	1159.5194
April	1167.5766	1152.6087	1158.8150
May	1165.4547	1137.5949	1151.4807
June	1147.6936	1131.9333	1141.6890
July	1154.3128	1133.9439	1143.8938
August	1153.4888	1132.5739	1146.8478
September	1156.9746	1145.8044	1149.1850
October	1149.9208	1127.3902	1141.5641
November	1161.7280	1125.5213	1139.0340
December	1156.5492	1109.8473	1132.7318