YEARLY HIGH
0.0465 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0408 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0433 GHS

2018 ALL to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ALL to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 25, valuing the pair at 0.0465. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 0.0408.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0058 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0415 to the December average rate of 0.0453, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0465 was up 12.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0414, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 233 GHS
2017 Average 185 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 204 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.90 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0457
0.0411
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ALL 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 0.0422, compared to 0.0445 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0422
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0445

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0034 GHS (High: 0.0465 / Low: 0.0431). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 GHS (High: 0.0449 / Low: 0.0441).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0441) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0395), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0046 (+11.69%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0441
2017 Avg (September) 0.0395

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0424 0.0408 0.0415
February 0.0423 0.0408 0.0416
March 0.0421 0.0412 0.0417
April 0.0425 0.0415 0.0422
May 0.0437 0.0420 0.0426
June 0.0445 0.0431 0.0437
July 0.0449 0.0441 0.0445
August 0.0447 0.0435 0.0440
September 0.0465 0.0431 0.0441
October 0.0454 0.0437 0.0445
November 0.0454 0.0434 0.0443
December 0.0461 0.0440 0.0453