2018 XDR to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 XDR to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the XDR to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 13173.3223. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 12468.9497.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 704.3725 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12954.4111 to the December average rate of 12736.0779, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13173.3223 was up 2.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 12867.5347, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
XDR 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 12971.4836, compared to 12692.1970 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 279.2865 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 316.5974 GNF (High: 13122.3128 / Low: 12805.7154). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 111.9059 GNF (High: 12770.8783 / Low: 12658.9724).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 225.2757 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 13084.8131) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12707.1284), the exchange rate shifted by +377.6847 (+2.97%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13122.3128 | 12805.7154 | 12954.4111 |
| February | 13173.3223 | 13000.6139 | 13084.8131 |
| March | 13154.0181 | 13004.0921 | 13084.9459 |
| April | 13157.1583 | 12965.3247 | 13078.7326 |
| May | 12926.0504 | 12704.6070 | 12853.4569 |
| June | 12862.8272 | 12682.3587 | 12772.5419 |
| July | 12789.0653 | 12662.0972 | 12712.3049 |
| August | 12717.8826 | 12468.9497 | 12656.7076 |
| September | 12770.8783 | 12658.9724 | 12708.7989 |
| October | 12753.7278 | 12529.1197 | 12668.1985 |
| November | 12762.7931 | 12515.5402 | 12671.0944 |
| December | 12846.7650 | 12640.7243 | 12736.0779 |