YEARLY HIGH
2.9966 STD
YEARLY LOW
2.3815 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6677 STD

2016 GNF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GNF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 2.9966. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 2.3815.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6151 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9137 to the December average rate of 2.5088, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.9966 was down 7.79% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.2498, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,983 STD
2015 Average 15,022 STD
Yearly Trough Low 11,907 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,075.52 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.9782
2.3538
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF to STD 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 2.8795, compared to 2.4559 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4237 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8795
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4559

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.5375 STD (High: 2.9966 / Low: 2.4591). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0457 STD (High: 2.8715 / Low: 2.8258).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.5375
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0457

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3508 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3508

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 2.8232) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.9707), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1475 (-4.96%).

2016 Avg (June) 2.8232
2015 Avg (June) 2.9707

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9406 2.8893 2.9137
February 2.9402 2.8349 2.8756
March 2.9554 2.8418 2.8941
April 2.8715 2.8258 2.8446
May 2.9900 2.8162 2.9261
June 2.9966 2.4591 2.8232
July 2.5022 2.4464 2.4725
August 2.4580 2.3884 2.4171
September 2.4330 2.3815 2.4058
October 2.4811 2.3816 2.4429
November 2.5625 2.4043 2.4881
December 2.5518 2.4599 2.5088