2018 BAM to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.0068 GHS

YEARLY LOW

2.7306 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.8280 GHS

2018 BAM to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 25, valuing the pair at 3.0068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 2.7306.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2761 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8299 to the December average rate of 2.8621, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.0068 was up 6.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.8273, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,034 GHS

2017 Average 12,713 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 13,653 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,380.74 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.8815

2.7546

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 2.8041, compared to 2.8520 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0479 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8041

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8520

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.2038 GHS (High: 3.0068 / Low: 2.8030). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0394 GHS (High: 2.8126 / Low: 2.7732).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2038

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0394

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0373 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0373

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 2.8626) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.6987), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1639 (+6.07%).

2018 Avg (September) 2.8626

2017 Avg (September) 2.6987

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.8861	2.7782	2.8299
February	2.8714	2.7798	2.8241
March	2.8265	2.7721	2.7937
April	2.8126	2.7732	2.7914
May	2.8098	2.7306	2.7652
June	2.8543	2.7863	2.8204
July	2.9321	2.8362	2.8709
August	2.8809	2.7964	2.8336
September	3.0068	2.8030	2.8626
October	2.9281	2.7961	2.8490
November	2.8911	2.7598	2.8337
December	2.9034	2.7937	2.8621