2018 GHS to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.4356 BTN

YEARLY LOW

13.8840 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.5976 BTN

2018 GHS to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 12, valuing the pair at 15.4356. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 13.8840.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5516 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.0123 to the December average rate of 14.3653, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.4356 was down 4.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.1445, 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 77,178 BTN

2017 Average 74,002 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 69,420 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,757.94 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.2954

13.8956

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to BTN 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 14.4959, compared to 14.6992 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.4959

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.6992

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.2007 BTN (High: 15.2191 / Low: 14.0183). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1974 BTN (High: 14.4335 / Low: 14.2361).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.2007

July Spread (Stable) ±0.1974

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 0.4220 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4220

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 15.1787) against the same month in 2017 (average: 14.8006), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3782 (+2.56%).

2018 Avg (October) 15.1787

2017 Avg (October) 14.8006

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14.1349	13.8840	14.0123
February	14.6058	14.1314	14.3973
March	14.7575	14.5596	14.6749
April	15.0179	14.5923	14.7818
May	15.0024	14.3354	14.7656
June	14.5284	14.1946	14.3436
July	14.4335	14.2361	14.3263
August	14.9553	14.2749	14.4967
September	15.2579	14.5274	15.0488
October	15.4356	14.7750	15.1787
November	15.2191	14.0183	14.7792
December	14.6875	13.9802	14.3653