2018 XCD to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XCD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |