YEARLY HIGH
0.4557 BZD
YEARLY LOW
0.4020 BZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4300 BZD

2018 GHS to BZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to BZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.4557. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 0.4020.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0537 BZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4426 to the December average rate of 0.4099, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4557 was down 6.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4850, 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 2,278 BZD
2017 Average 2,287 BZD
Yearly Trough Low 2,010 BZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 268.27 BZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4578
0.4056
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to BZD 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 0.4439, compared to 0.4161 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0278 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4439
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4161

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0243 BZD (High: 0.4263 / Low: 0.4020). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 BZD (High: 0.4557 / Low: 0.4505).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0243
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

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: 0.4535) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4436), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0099 (+2.22%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.4535
2017 Avg (March) 0.4436

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4465 0.4384 0.4426
February 0.4529 0.4452 0.4496
March 0.4557 0.4505 0.4535
April 0.4557 0.4482 0.4524
May 0.4485 0.4272 0.4398
June 0.4292 0.4194 0.4255
July 0.4223 0.4166 0.4193
August 0.4247 0.4121 0.4188
September 0.4263 0.4020 0.4199
October 0.4198 0.4055 0.4145
November 0.4206 0.4059 0.4142
December 0.4189 0.4038 0.4099