YEARLY HIGH
2.3677 GHS
YEARLY LOW
2.1476 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2484 GHS

2018 FJD to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FJD to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 2.3677. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 5, dropping to 2.1476.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2201 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2473 to the December average rate of 2.3169, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.3677 was up 2.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.3000, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,838 GHS
2017 Average 10,685 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 10,738 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,100.50 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.3309
2.1628
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 2.2156, compared to 2.2811 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0655 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2156
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2811

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1329 GHS (High: 2.3500 / Low: 2.2171). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0404 GHS (High: 2.3108 / Low: 2.2704).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1329
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0404

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0326 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0326

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.3169) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.1847), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1323 (+6.05%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.3169
2017 Avg (December) 2.1847

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2768 2.2047 2.2473
February 2.2650 2.1832 2.2154
March 2.2057 2.1586 2.1828
April 2.2014 2.1513 2.1768
May 2.2693 2.1476 2.1983
June 2.3013 2.2529 2.2730
July 2.3108 2.2704 2.2851
August 2.3025 2.2321 2.2735
September 2.3500 2.2171 2.2539
October 2.3212 2.2302 2.2608
November 2.3561 2.2356 2.2963
December 2.3677 2.2682 2.3169