2018 ARS to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2469 GHS

YEARLY LOW

0.1158 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1775 GHS

2018 ARS to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.2469. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 0.1158.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1311 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2390 to the December average rate of 0.1301, the exchange rate registered a net change of -45.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2469 was down 19.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3085, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,235 GHS

2017 Average 1,332 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 579 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 655.53 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2505

0.1128

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 0.2126, compared to 0.1425 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0701 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2126

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1425

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0539 GHS (High: 0.1761 / Low: 0.1222). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 GHS (High: 0.2212 / Low: 0.2174).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0539

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0375 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0375

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2390) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2701), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0311 (-11.51%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2390

2017 Avg (January) 0.2701

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2469	0.2293	0.2390
February	0.2331	0.2208	0.2255
March	0.2212	0.2174	0.2192
April	0.2209	0.2167	0.2195
May	0.2170	0.1816	0.1946
June	0.1890	0.1658	0.1777
July	0.1764	0.1652	0.1736
August	0.1761	0.1222	0.1618
September	0.1311	0.1158	0.1243
October	0.1355	0.1231	0.1310
November	0.1381	0.1256	0.1338
December	0.1336	0.1265	0.1301