YEARLY HIGH
13173.3223 GNF
YEARLY LOW
12468.9497 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
12831.8403 GNF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 65,866,611 GNF
2017 Average 63,249,536 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 62,344,749 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,521,862.72 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13127.7697
12613.8838
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12971.4836
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12692.1970

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±316.5974
September Spread (Stable) ±111.9059

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -225.2757

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (February) 13084.8131
2017 Avg (February) 12707.1284

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