2018 STD to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4575 GNF

YEARLY LOW

0.4245 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4384 GNF

2018 STD to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the STD to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.4575. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 0.4245.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0331 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4461 to the December average rate of 0.4349, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4575 was up 3.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4409, 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 2,288 GNF

2017 Average 2,103 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 2,122 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 165.36 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4562

0.4274

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 0.4451, compared to 0.4316 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4451

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4316

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0163 GNF (High: 0.4423 / Low: 0.4260). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 GNF (High: 0.4336 / Low: 0.4294).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0163

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0171 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.4538) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4073), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0465 (+11.42%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.4538

2017 Avg (February) 0.4073

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4559	0.4404	0.4461
February	0.4575	0.4492	0.4538
March	0.4555	0.4510	0.4529
April	0.4549	0.4487	0.4524
May	0.4423	0.4260	0.4353
June	0.4342	0.4265	0.4300
July	0.4335	0.4286	0.4311
August	0.4323	0.4245	0.4298
September	0.4336	0.4294	0.4307
October	0.4335	0.4267	0.4305
November	0.4361	0.4280	0.4328
December	0.4375	0.4316	0.4349