YEARLY HIGH
0.4409 GNF
YEARLY LOW
0.3933 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4204 GNF

2017 STD to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the STD to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 0.4409. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 0.3933.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0476 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4059 to the December average rate of 0.4360, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4409 was up 4.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4199, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,204 GNF
2016 Average 1,888 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 1,966 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 238.16 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4392
0.4021
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.4090, compared to 0.4318 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0229 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4090
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4318

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0224 GNF (High: 0.4157 / Low: 0.3933). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 GNF (High: 0.4342 / Low: 0.4283).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0224
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.4361) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4157), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0204 (+4.91%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.4361
2016 Avg (September) 0.4157

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4137 0.3962 0.4059
February 0.4129 0.3974 0.4073
March 0.4143 0.3973 0.4071
April 0.4157 0.3933 0.4052
May 0.4193 0.4044 0.4131
June 0.4220 0.4088 0.4154
July 0.4323 0.4191 0.4237
August 0.4366 0.4242 0.4306
September 0.4409 0.4299 0.4361
October 0.4342 0.4283 0.4312
November 0.4383 0.4298 0.4335
December 0.4406 0.4331 0.4360