YEARLY HIGH
3.6313 GHS
YEARLY LOW
3.0535 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3335 GHS

2018 BND to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 3.6313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 3.0535.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5777 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4357 to the December average rate of 3.1355, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.6313 was up 5.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.4534, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,156 GHS
2017 Average 15,943 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 15,268 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,888.74 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.4739
3.1047
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 3.3752, compared to 3.2918 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0834 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3752
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2918

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.5777 GHS (High: 3.6313 / Low: 3.0535). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0368 GHS (High: 3.3889 / Low: 3.3521).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.5777
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0368

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2196 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2196

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 3.1355) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.3512), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2157 (-6.44%).

2018 Avg (December) 3.1355
2017 Avg (December) 3.3512

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4902 3.3855 3.4357
February 3.4437 3.3375 3.3877
March 3.3889 3.3521 3.3687
April 3.3935 3.3490 3.3739
May 3.4622 3.0788 3.3841
June 3.5586 3.1127 3.3009
July 3.5882 3.1484 3.3864
August 3.4840 3.1228 3.1868
September 3.6149 3.1234 3.2439
October 3.5167 3.3954 3.4431
November 3.5640 3.1446 3.3551
December 3.6313 3.0535 3.1355