YEARLY HIGH
36.7923 GNF
YEARLY LOW
33.9453 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.1441 GNF

2018 YER to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the YER to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 36.7923. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 33.9453.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8469 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.9904 to the December average rate of 36.5717, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 36.7923 was down 3.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 37.9973, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 183,961 GNF
2017 Average 182,311 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 169,727 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,234.67 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

36.6433
35.7844
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 35.9966, compared to 36.2916 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2950 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.9966
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.2916

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 2.1504 GNF (High: 36.0957 / Low: 33.9453). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0929 GNF (High: 36.1175 / Low: 36.0246).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.1504
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0929

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1285 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1285

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 36.5717) against the same month in 2017 (average: 36.0313), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5404 (+1.50%).

2018 Avg (December) 36.5717
2017 Avg (December) 36.0313

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.1173 35.8623 35.9904
February 36.1027 35.9405 35.9845
March 36.0957 33.9453 35.8560
April 36.0895 35.8505 36.0385
May 36.1081 35.9190 36.0223
June 36.1175 36.0246 36.0880
July 36.3220 35.9890 36.1476
August 36.3563 35.6899 36.1435
September 36.4588 36.1068 36.2170
October 36.4489 36.0016 36.2800
November 36.6688 35.9903 36.3896
December 36.7923 36.2803 36.5717