YEARLY HIGH
17.8843 GNF
YEARLY LOW
17.3505 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.5727 GNF

2018 SYP to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SYP to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 17.8843. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 17.3505.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5338 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.4898 to the December average rate of 17.7764, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17.8843 was down 59.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 44.4413, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 89,422 GNF
2017 Average 164,575 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 86,753 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,668.89 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17.8051
17.4611
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 17.5055, compared to 17.6400 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1345 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.5055
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.6400

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.3299 GNF (High: 17.8244 / Low: 17.4946). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0463 GNF (High: 17.5544 / Low: 17.5081).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3299
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0463

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 0.0080 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 17.7764) against the same month in 2017 (average: 17.5118), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2646 (+1.51%).

2018 Avg (December) 17.7764
2017 Avg (December) 17.5118

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.5540 17.4284 17.4898
February 17.5434 17.4706 17.4904
March 17.5467 17.4760 17.4914
April 17.5343 17.4248 17.5151
May 17.5500 17.4766 17.5071
June 17.5544 17.5081 17.5391
July 17.6605 17.5063 17.5709
August 17.6702 17.3505 17.5671
September 17.7221 17.5364 17.6024
October 17.7200 17.4881 17.6337
November 17.8244 17.4946 17.6895
December 17.8843 17.6412 17.7764