YEARLY HIGH
0.3275 BND
YEARLY LOW
0.2754 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3005 BND

2018 GHS to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 0.3275. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.2754.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0521 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2911 to the December average rate of 0.3192, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3275 was down 4.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3427, 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 1,637 BND
2017 Average 1,570 BND
Yearly Trough Low 1,377 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 260.52 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3221
0.2876
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to BND 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 0.2965, compared to 0.3045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2965
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0521 BND (High: 0.3275 / Low: 0.2754). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 BND (High: 0.2983 / Low: 0.2951).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0521
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

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 0.0184 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0184

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.3192) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2984), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0208 (+6.96%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.3192
2017 Avg (December) 0.2984

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2954 0.2865 0.2911
February 0.2996 0.2904 0.2952
March 0.2983 0.2951 0.2968
April 0.2986 0.2947 0.2964
May 0.3248 0.2888 0.2958
June 0.3213 0.2810 0.3038
July 0.3176 0.2787 0.2962
August 0.3202 0.2870 0.3139
September 0.3202 0.2766 0.3089
October 0.2945 0.2844 0.2905
November 0.3180 0.2806 0.2984
December 0.3275 0.2754 0.3192