YEARLY HIGH
5.7773 GNF
YEARLY LOW
5.4431 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5890 GNF

2018 CDF to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CDF to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 5.7773. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 5.4431.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3342 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6260 to the December average rate of 5.6318, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.7773 was down 28.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.1331, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 28,886 GNF
2017 Average 31,596 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 27,216 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,670.76 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.6407
5.5348
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 5.5920, compared to 5.5859 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.5920
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.5859

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.3342 GNF (High: 5.7773 / Low: 5.4431). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0117 GNF (High: 5.5989 / Low: 5.5872).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.3342
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0117

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0336 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0336

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 5.5857) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.7990), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2134 (-3.68%).

2018 Avg (July) 5.5857
2017 Avg (July) 5.7990

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7634 5.5810 5.6260
February 5.6320 5.5383 5.5924
March 5.6067 5.5484 5.5704
April 5.5981 5.5576 5.5858
May 5.5975 5.5693 5.5837
June 5.5989 5.5872 5.5940
July 5.7773 5.4431 5.5857
August 5.6312 5.5107 5.5624
September 5.6135 5.5073 5.5436
October 5.6642 5.5083 5.5787
November 5.7019 5.5255 5.6131
December 5.7112 5.5333 5.6318