YEARLY HIGH
0.2230 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.1931 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2091 CHF

2018 GHS to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 5, valuing the pair at 0.2230. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 0.1931.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0299 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2116 to the December average rate of 0.2018, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2230 was down 7.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2423, 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 1,115 CHF
2017 Average 1,119 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 965 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 149.57 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2198
0.2001
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to CHF 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 0.2134, compared to 0.2047 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2134
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2047

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0137 CHF (High: 0.2230 / Low: 0.2093). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 CHF (High: 0.2099 / Low: 0.2054).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0137
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.0086 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.2182) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2304), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0122 (-5.30%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.2182
2017 Avg (May) 0.2304

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2159 0.2056 0.2116
February 0.2120 0.2052 0.2090
March 0.2165 0.2101 0.2139
April 0.2221 0.2155 0.2181
May 0.2230 0.2093 0.2182
June 0.2122 0.2067 0.2096
July 0.2099 0.2054 0.2074
August 0.2086 0.2032 0.2061
September 0.2056 0.1931 0.2023
October 0.2087 0.2000 0.2050
November 0.2109 0.2009 0.2058
December 0.2072 0.1984 0.2018