YEARLY HIGH
0.2981 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.2710 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2861 AUD

2018 GHS to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 0.2981. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.2710.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0271 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2769 to the December average rate of 0.2841, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2981 was down 8.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3266, 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 1,490 AUD
2017 Average 1,484 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 1,355 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 135.27 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2948
0.2752
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to AUD 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 0.2864, compared to 0.2858 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2864
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2858

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0223 AUD (High: 0.2933 / Low: 0.2710). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 AUD (High: 0.2851 / Low: 0.2788).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0223
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.2902) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2833), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0069 (+2.43%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.2902
2017 Avg (September) 0.2833

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2833 0.2714 0.2769
February 0.2892 0.2756 0.2843
March 0.2954 0.2859 0.2910
April 0.2972 0.2889 0.2931
May 0.2975 0.2810 0.2907
June 0.2876 0.2771 0.2825
July 0.2851 0.2788 0.2817
August 0.2930 0.2800 0.2845
September 0.2981 0.2759 0.2902
October 0.2961 0.2841 0.2905
November 0.2909 0.2753 0.2838
December 0.2933 0.2710 0.2841