YEARLY HIGH
2.8120 GHS
YEARLY LOW
2.4712 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6036 GHS

2018 ANG to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ANG to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 2.8120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 2.4712.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3409 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5445 to the December average rate of 2.7691, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.8120 was up 4.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.6812, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,060 GHS
2017 Average 12,353 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 12,356 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,704.37 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.7977
2.4543
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG 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 2.5311, compared to 2.6760 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1449 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5311
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6760

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1808 GHS (High: 2.7362 / Low: 2.5554). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0286 GHS (High: 2.4997 / Low: 2.4712).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1808
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0286

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0399 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0399

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.7691) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.5267), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2424 (+9.59%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.7691
2017 Avg (December) 2.5267

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5684 2.5218 2.5445
February 2.5296 2.4863 2.5046
March 2.4997 2.4712 2.4829
April 2.5125 2.4712 2.4889
May 2.6217 2.5079 2.5492
June 2.6409 2.5998 2.6166
July 2.6407 2.5661 2.6059
August 2.6433 2.5630 2.5993
September 2.7362 2.5554 2.6088
October 2.7925 2.7007 2.7324
November 2.7980 2.7002 2.7406
December 2.8120 2.7109 2.7691