2018 BBD to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5019 GHS

YEARLY LOW

2.2050 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3413 GHS

2018 BBD to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 2.5019. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 2.2050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2969 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2704 to the December average rate of 2.4592, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.5019 was up 4.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.3864, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,509 GHS

2017 Average 10,999 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 11,025 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,484.38 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.4835

2.1913

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 2.2652, compared to 2.4175 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1523 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2652

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4175

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1404 GHS (High: 2.5000 / Low: 2.3596). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0250 GHS (High: 2.2300 / Low: 2.2050).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1404

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0250

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0347 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0347

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.4592) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.2555), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2036 (+9.03%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.4592

2017 Avg (December) 2.2555

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2882	2.2514	2.2704
February	2.2569	2.2200	2.2357
March	2.2300	2.2050	2.2156
April	2.2439	2.2075	2.2212
May	2.3531	2.2432	2.2857
June	2.3950	2.3416	2.3623
July	2.4125	2.3788	2.3967
August	2.4375	2.3590	2.3990
September	2.5000	2.3596	2.3944
October	2.4800	2.3936	2.4245
November	2.4840	2.3921	2.4310
December	2.5019	2.4064	2.4592