YEARLY HIGH
0.0086 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0077 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0081 GHS

2018 CRC to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CRC to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 25, valuing the pair at 0.0086. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.0077.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0080 to the December average rate of 0.0082, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0086 was up 1.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0085, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 43 GHS
2017 Average 39 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 39 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.52 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0085
0.0077
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.0080, compared to 0.0083 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0080
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0083

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0006 GHS (High: 0.0086 / Low: 0.0081). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GHS (High: 0.0078 / Low: 0.0078).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0083) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0077), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+7.70%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0083
2017 Avg (September) 0.0077

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0081 0.0079 0.0080
February 0.0080 0.0077 0.0078
March 0.0078 0.0078 0.0078
April 0.0079 0.0078 0.0078
May 0.0083 0.0079 0.0081
June 0.0084 0.0083 0.0083
July 0.0085 0.0084 0.0085
August 0.0086 0.0083 0.0085
September 0.0086 0.0081 0.0083
October 0.0085 0.0080 0.0082
November 0.0083 0.0077 0.0080
December 0.0083 0.0080 0.0082