2018 DOP to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1011 GHS

YEARLY LOW

0.0892 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0944 GHS

2018 DOP to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 0.1011. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 0.0892.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0119 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0936 to the December average rate of 0.0976, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1011 was down 0.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1014, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 506 GHS

2017 Average 465 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 446 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.75 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0984

0.0890

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 0.0920, compared to 0.0968 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0920

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0968

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0058 GHS (High: 0.1001 / Low: 0.0942). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 GHS (High: 0.0906 / Low: 0.0893).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0971) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0923), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0048 (+5.20%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0971

2017 Avg (October) 0.0923

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0946	0.0926	0.0936
February	0.0927	0.0906	0.0914
March	0.0908	0.0892	0.0898
April	0.0906	0.0893	0.0898
May	0.0950	0.0906	0.0923
June	0.0969	0.0944	0.0954
July	0.0975	0.0957	0.0966
August	0.0980	0.0946	0.0963
September	0.1001	0.0942	0.0958
October	0.1011	0.0959	0.0971
November	0.0993	0.0956	0.0973
December	0.0995	0.0957	0.0976