2018 GHS to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4535 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.3997 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4277 BBD

2018 GHS to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.4535. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.3997.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0538 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4405 to the December average rate of 0.4067, 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 0.4535 was down 6.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4831, 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 2,268 BBD

2017 Average 2,274 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 1,999 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 269.07 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4558

0.4022

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to BBD 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 0.4417, compared to 0.4137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0280 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4417

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0238 BBD (High: 0.4238 / Low: 0.4000). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 BBD (High: 0.4535 / Low: 0.4484).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0238

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

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 0.0143 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0143

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.4513) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4418), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0096 (+2.16%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.4513

2017 Avg (March) 0.4418

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4442	0.4370	0.4405
February	0.4505	0.4431	0.4473
March	0.4535	0.4484	0.4513
April	0.4530	0.4457	0.4502
May	0.4458	0.4250	0.4376
June	0.4271	0.4175	0.4233
July	0.4204	0.4145	0.4172
August	0.4239	0.4103	0.4169
September	0.4238	0.4000	0.4177
October	0.4178	0.4032	0.4125
November	0.4180	0.4026	0.4114
December	0.4156	0.3997	0.4067