YEARLY HIGH
1.3623 GHS
YEARLY LOW
1.2006 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2748 GHS

2018 AED to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AED to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 1.3623. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 1.2006.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1617 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2363 to the December average rate of 1.3390, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3623 was up 4.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2995, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,812 GHS
2017 Average 5,989 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 6,003 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 808.43 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.3523
1.1932
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to GHS 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 1.2334, compared to 1.3163 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0829 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2334
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3163

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0765 GHS (High: 1.3612 / Low: 1.2848). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0137 GHS (High: 1.2143 / Low: 1.2006).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0765
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0137

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0189 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0189

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.3390) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2282), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1108 (+9.02%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.3390
2017 Avg (December) 1.2282

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2459 1.2259 1.2363
February 1.2289 1.2088 1.2174
March 1.2143 1.2006 1.2064
April 1.2218 1.2020 1.2094
May 1.2812 1.2214 1.2445
June 1.3041 1.2750 1.2863
July 1.3136 1.2952 1.3050
August 1.3272 1.2845 1.3063
September 1.3612 1.2848 1.3038
October 1.3503 1.3033 1.3201
November 1.3525 1.3025 1.3237
December 1.3623 1.3102 1.3390