YEARLY HIGH
0.8783 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.6920 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7789 BRL

2018 GHS to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 14, valuing the pair at 0.8783. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.6920.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1864 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7065 to the December average rate of 0.7911, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8783 was up 12.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7824, 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 4,392 BRL
2017 Average 3,631 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 3,460 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 931.78 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8708
0.6916
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to BRL 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 0.7556, compared to 0.8023 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0466 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7556
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8023

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1044 BRL (High: 0.8767 / Low: 0.7723). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0307 BRL (High: 0.8037 / Low: 0.7729).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1044
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0307

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0807 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0807

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.8559) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7070), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1489 (+21.06%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.8559
2017 Avg (September) 0.7070

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7318 0.6920 0.7065
February 0.7419 0.7016 0.7263
March 0.7530 0.7211 0.7401
April 0.7827 0.7478 0.7670
May 0.8245 0.7792 0.7944
June 0.8279 0.7825 0.7994
July 0.8197 0.7668 0.7968
August 0.8767 0.7723 0.8175
September 0.8783 0.8149 0.8559
October 0.8271 0.7510 0.7752
November 0.8027 0.7622 0.7769
December 0.8037 0.7729 0.7911