2018 GHS to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

367.3186 CDF

YEARLY LOW

321.7587 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

346.2719 CDF

2018 GHS to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 367.3186. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 321.7587.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 45.5599 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 352.6281 to the December average rate of 330.5815, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 367.3186 was down 2.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 375.6831, 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 1,836,593 CDF

2017 Average 1,657,296 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 1,608,793 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 227,799.40 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

368.3723

327.1459

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to CDF 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 356.0669, compared to 336.4768 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 19.5901 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 356.0669

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 336.4768

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 23.2233 CDF (High: 348.2233 / Low: 325.0000). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.2109 CDF (High: 367.3186 / Low: 362.1076).

September Spread (Volatile) ±23.2233

March Spread (Stable) ±5.2109

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 11.5211 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -11.5211

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 364.9368) against the same month in 2017 (average: 293.8476), the exchange rate shifted by +71.0891 (+24.19%).

2018 Avg (March) 364.9368

2017 Avg (March) 293.8476

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	357.6341	345.2807	352.6281
February	363.9370	355.9478	360.2230
March	367.3186	362.1076	364.9368
April	365.7984	359.6792	363.5183
May	360.1992	343.0981	353.3083
June	344.6756	337.3695	341.7872
July	346.2165	325.9129	338.0348
August	346.8586	331.2821	339.0435
September	348.2233	325.0000	341.5678
October	342.2542	327.6210	335.7781
November	342.9074	324.0806	333.8554
December	337.5227	321.7587	330.5815