YEARLY HIGH
3407.8925 GNF
YEARLY LOW
3306.1368 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3348.7783 GNF

2018 XCD to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 3407.8925. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 3306.1368.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 101.7557 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3333.1788 to the December average rate of 3387.5286, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3407.8925 was down 3.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 3518.7331, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,039,463 GNF
2017 Average 16,879,833 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 16,530,684 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 508,778.75 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3392.9886
3327.4687
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 3335.9059, compared to 3361.6508 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 25.7449 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3335.9059
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3361.6508

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 63.4096 GNF (High: 3396.7919 / Low: 3333.3823). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.5290 GNF (High: 3344.9890 / Low: 3336.4600).

November Spread (Volatile) ±63.4096
June Spread (Stable) ±8.5290

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 1.4262 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4262

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 3387.5286) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3336.9480), the exchange rate shifted by +50.5806 (+1.52%).

2018 Avg (December) 3387.5286
2017 Avg (December) 3336.9480

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3345.4700 3321.5173 3333.1788
February 3343.0279 3328.3381 3332.9287
March 3343.6384 3330.1697 3333.1069
April 3341.2888 3320.4258 3337.6292
May 3344.2860 3330.1882 3336.2030
June 3344.9890 3336.4600 3342.3886
July 3365.3401 3339.9344 3348.5668
August 3367.1902 3306.1368 3347.8041
September 3377.3658 3344.7583 3354.6270
October 3376.4408 3335.0068 3360.5319
November 3396.7919 3333.3823 3370.8463
December 3407.8925 3361.4778 3387.5286