YEARLY HIGH
0.4199 GNF
YEARLY LOW
0.3337 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3775 GNF

2016 STD to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the STD to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 0.4199. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 0.3337.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0862 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3432 to the December average rate of 0.3986, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4199 was up 18.18% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3553, 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 2,100 GNF
2015 Average 1,665 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 1,669 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 430.97 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4231
0.3345
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 0.3477, compared to 0.4073 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0596 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3477
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4073

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0729 GNF (High: 0.4067 / Low: 0.3337). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 GNF (High: 0.3539 / Low: 0.3483).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0729
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 0.0097 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0097

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 0.4157) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3347), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0810 (+24.20%).

2016 Avg (September) 0.4157
2015 Avg (September) 0.3347

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3461 0.3401 0.3432
February 0.3527 0.3401 0.3478
March 0.3519 0.3384 0.3456
April 0.3539 0.3483 0.3516
May 0.3551 0.3345 0.3419
June 0.4067 0.3337 0.3564
July 0.4088 0.3996 0.4045
August 0.4187 0.4068 0.4137
September 0.4199 0.4110 0.4157
October 0.4199 0.4030 0.4094
November 0.4159 0.3902 0.4021
December 0.4065 0.3919 0.3986