YEARLY HIGH
0.0720 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0648 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0685 GHS

2018 BTN to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0720. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 13, dropping to 0.0648.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0072 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0714 to the December average rate of 0.0696, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0720 was down 4.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0756, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 360 GHS
2017 Average 338 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 324 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.20 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

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BTN 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 0.0690, compared to 0.0681 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0690
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0681

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0056 GHS (High: 0.0713 / Low: 0.0657). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 GHS (High: 0.0687 / Low: 0.0678).

November Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0056
March Spread (Stable) Âą0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0714) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0630), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0083 (+13.22%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0714
2017 Avg (January) 0.0630

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Month High Low Average
January 0.0720 0.0707 0.0714
February 0.0708 0.0685 0.0695
March 0.0687 0.0678 0.0681
April 0.0685 0.0666 0.0677
May 0.0698 0.0667 0.0677
June 0.0704 0.0688 0.0697
July 0.0702 0.0693 0.0698
August 0.0701 0.0669 0.0690
September 0.0688 0.0655 0.0665
October 0.0677 0.0648 0.0659
November 0.0713 0.0657 0.0677
December 0.0715 0.0681 0.0696