2018 BWP to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4753 GHS

YEARLY LOW

0.4291 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4595 GHS

2018 BWP to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 0.4753. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.4291.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0462 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4660 to the December average rate of 0.4599, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4753 was up 2.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4617, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,376 GHS

2017 Average 2,127 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 2,145 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 230.88 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4703

0.4416

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.4633, compared to 0.4558 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4633

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4558

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0409 GHS (High: 0.4700 / Low: 0.4291). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0087 GHS (High: 0.4679 / Low: 0.4592).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0409

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0087

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0113 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.4660) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4054), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0606 (+14.95%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.4660

2017 Avg (January) 0.4054

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4753	0.4599	0.4660
February	0.4741	0.4584	0.4679
March	0.4679	0.4592	0.4632
April	0.4641	0.4538	0.4598
May	0.4724	0.4524	0.4608
June	0.4731	0.4518	0.4622
July	0.4695	0.4575	0.4652
August	0.4673	0.4407	0.4539
September	0.4700	0.4291	0.4440
October	0.4661	0.4463	0.4544
November	0.4718	0.4457	0.4572
December	0.4731	0.4500	0.4599