YEARLY HIGH
0.8329 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.7340 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7855 AED

2018 GHS to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.8329. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.7340.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0989 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8089 to the December average rate of 0.7469, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8329 was down 6.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8872, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,165 AED
2017 Average 4,177 AED
Yearly Trough Low 3,670 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 494.27 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8371
0.7387
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to AED 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 0.8112, compared to 0.7598 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0514 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8112
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7598

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0437 AED (High: 0.7784 / Low: 0.7346). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0094 AED (High: 0.8329 / Low: 0.8235).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0437
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0094

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0262 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0262

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.8289) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8113), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0176 (+2.17%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.8289
2017 Avg (March) 0.8113

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8157 0.8026 0.8089
February 0.8273 0.8138 0.8215
March 0.8329 0.8235 0.8289
April 0.8319 0.8184 0.8268
May 0.8187 0.7805 0.8037
June 0.7843 0.7668 0.7775
July 0.7721 0.7613 0.7663
August 0.7785 0.7535 0.7656
September 0.7784 0.7346 0.7671
October 0.7673 0.7406 0.7576
November 0.7678 0.7394 0.7555
December 0.7632 0.7340 0.7469