2018 AWG to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7799 GHS

YEARLY LOW

2.4673 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6123 GHS

2018 AWG to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 2.7799. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 2.4673.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3125 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5362 to the December average rate of 2.7321, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.7799 was up 4.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.6516, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,899 GHS

2017 Average 12,253 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 12,337 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,562.61 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.7571

2.4575

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 2.5335, compared to 2.6910 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1575 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5335

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6910

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1450 GHS (High: 2.7778 / Low: 2.6328). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0265 GHS (High: 2.4971 / Low: 2.4706).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1450

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0265

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 0.0394 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0394

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.7321) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.5225), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2097 (+8.31%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.7321

2017 Avg (December) 2.5225

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5559	2.5152	2.5362
February	2.5199	2.4673	2.4968
March	2.4971	2.4706	2.4825
April	2.5106	2.4774	2.4876
May	2.6328	2.5099	2.5562
June	2.6797	2.6199	2.6420
July	2.6971	2.6482	2.6798
August	2.7192	2.6321	2.6766
September	2.7778	2.6328	2.6633
October	2.7556	2.6596	2.6936
November	2.7600	2.6571	2.7008
December	2.7799	2.6730	2.7321