YEARLY HIGH
0.4047 ANG
YEARLY LOW
0.3556 ANG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3846 ANG

2018 GHS to ANG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to ANG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.4047. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 0.3556.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0491 ANG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3930 to the December average rate of 0.3612, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4047 was down 5.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4295, 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 2,023 ANG
2017 Average 2,025 ANG
Yearly Trough Low 1,778 ANG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 245.27 ANG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4069
0.3570
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to ANG 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 0.3952, compared to 0.3740 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0212 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3952
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3740

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0259 ANG (High: 0.3913 / Low: 0.3655). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 ANG (High: 0.4047 / Low: 0.4000).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0259
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0175 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0175

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.4028) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3928), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0099 (+2.53%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.4028
2017 Avg (March) 0.3928

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3965 0.3894 0.3930
February 0.4022 0.3953 0.3993
March 0.4047 0.4000 0.4028
April 0.4047 0.3980 0.4018
May 0.3987 0.3814 0.3923
June 0.3847 0.3787 0.3822
July 0.3897 0.3787 0.3838
August 0.3902 0.3783 0.3847
September 0.3913 0.3655 0.3835
October 0.3703 0.3581 0.3660
November 0.3703 0.3574 0.3649
December 0.3689 0.3556 0.3612