YEARLY HIGH
679.1350 GNF
YEARLY LOW
630.8387 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
664.6775 GNF

2018 SCR to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 679.1350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 630.8387.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 48.2963 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 647.5330 to the December average rate of 669.5090, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 679.1350 was down 6.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 725.0388, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,395,675 GNF
2017 Average 3,359,934 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 3,154,194 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 241,481.37 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

671.7066
645.3354
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 662.6491, compared to 666.7059 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.0567 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 662.6491
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 666.7059

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 39.6846 GNF (High: 670.5234 / Low: 630.8387). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.2965 GNF (High: 671.7659 / Low: 665.4694).

September Spread (Volatile) ±39.6846
July Spread (Stable) ±6.2965

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.3457 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3457

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 661.6850) against the same month in 2017 (average: 697.2003), the exchange rate shifted by -35.5153 (-5.09%).

2018 Avg (February) 661.6850
2017 Avg (February) 697.2003

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 658.8245 636.7875 647.5330
February 679.1350 643.3561 661.6850
March 670.0443 639.0959 660.3136
April 671.3032 654.7273 669.4513
May 672.0783 642.5180 668.3200
June 672.3667 666.0305 668.5919
July 671.7659 665.4694 668.0613
August 669.5915 657.5212 665.7155
September 670.5234 630.8387 664.1697
October 669.9668 653.1455 665.4515
November 673.0030 659.1286 667.3283
December 675.1765 652.5353 669.5090