2018 GHS to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.0164 BDT

YEARLY LOW

16.7803 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.9343 BDT

2018 GHS to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 19.0164. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 9, dropping to 16.7803.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2360 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.2861 to the December average rate of 17.0518, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 19.0164 was down 4.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 19.9626, 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 95,082 BDT

2017 Average 92,332 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 83,902 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,180.22 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

18.9976

16.8750

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to BDT 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 18.4825, compared to 17.3862 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0963 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.4825

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.3862

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.9608 BDT (High: 17.7790 / Low: 16.8182). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3318 BDT (High: 17.7463 / Low: 17.4145).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.9608

July Spread (Stable) ±0.3318

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 0.6296 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6296

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 18.7555) against the same month in 2017 (average: 17.7020), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0535 (+5.95%).

2018 Avg (March) 18.7555

2017 Avg (March) 17.7020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.5026	18.0749	18.2861
February	18.7613	18.3776	18.6077
March	19.0164	18.6049	18.7555
April	19.0063	18.6475	18.8207
May	18.8769	17.9582	18.5272
June	18.0776	17.6422	17.8976
July	17.7463	17.4145	17.5672
August	17.7730	17.3269	17.5474
September	17.7790	16.8182	17.5187
October	17.6917	16.8992	17.4015
November	17.4915	16.8717	17.2306
December	17.4339	16.7803	17.0518