YEARLY HIGH
2.4875 GHS
YEARLY LOW
2.1946 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3288 GHS

2018 BZD to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BZD to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 25, valuing the pair at 2.4875. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 2.1946.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2929 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2595 to the December average rate of 2.4397, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.4875 was up 4.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.3746, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,437 GHS
2017 Average 10,938 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 10,973 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,464.47 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.4632
2.1819
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 2.2539, compared to 2.4037 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1497 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2539
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4037

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1418 GHS (High: 2.4875 / Low: 2.3457). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0253 GHS (High: 2.2199 / Low: 2.1946).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1418
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0253

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 0.0354 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0354

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 2.3821) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.1953), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1868 (+8.51%).

2018 Avg (September) 2.3821
2017 Avg (September) 2.1953

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2809 2.2395 2.2595
February 2.2464 2.2079 2.2241
March 2.2199 2.1946 2.2053
April 2.2312 2.1946 2.2103
May 2.3410 2.2295 2.2741
June 2.3846 2.3298 2.3502
July 2.4002 2.3683 2.3849
August 2.4263 2.3545 2.3880
September 2.4875 2.3457 2.3821
October 2.4660 2.3820 2.4128
November 2.4637 2.3777 2.4144
December 2.4762 2.3873 2.4397