YEARLY HIGH
0.2964 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.2592 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2770 CAD

2018 GHS to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.2964. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 0.2592.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0373 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2738 to the December average rate of 0.2735, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2964 was down 9.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3286, 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 1,482 CAD
2017 Average 1,477 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 1,296 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 186.32 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2941
0.2663
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to CAD 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 0.2822, compared to 0.2719 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2822
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2719

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0199 CAD (High: 0.2790 / Low: 0.2592). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 CAD (High: 0.2770 / Low: 0.2711).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0199
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.2918) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2956), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0039 (-1.31%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.2918
2017 Avg (March) 0.2956

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2774 0.2712 0.2738
February 0.2876 0.2716 0.2813
March 0.2964 0.2879 0.2918
April 0.2925 0.2830 0.2868
May 0.2866 0.2751 0.2816
June 0.2814 0.2729 0.2777
July 0.2770 0.2711 0.2739
August 0.2763 0.2679 0.2719
September 0.2790 0.2592 0.2721
October 0.2728 0.2597 0.2687
November 0.2765 0.2675 0.2714
December 0.2811 0.2649 0.2735