YEARLY HIGH
676.6574 COP
YEARLY LOW
594.9551 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
631.4306 COP

2018 GHS to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 676.6574. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 13, dropping to 594.9551.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 81.7022 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 631.7611 to the December average rate of 655.4476, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 676.6574 was down 4.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 711.9668, 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 3,383,287 COP
2017 Average 3,355,205 COP
Yearly Trough Low 2,974,776 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 408,511.08 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

661.7329
595.1393
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to COP 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 629.5866, compared to 633.2746 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6880 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 629.5866
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 633.2746

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 56.5340 COP (High: 656.9754 / Low: 600.4414). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 18.2143 COP (High: 613.1695 / Low: 594.9551).

September Spread (Volatile) ±56.5340
July Spread (Stable) ±18.2143

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 16.5812 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.5812

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 655.4476) against the same month in 2017 (average: 662.6078), the exchange rate shifted by -7.1601 (-1.08%).

2018 Avg (December) 655.4476
2017 Avg (December) 662.6078

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 660.3656 618.8999 631.7611
February 654.2894 624.1942 640.8547
March 652.4494 630.3769 641.6106
April 638.1564 610.1925 625.0294
May 640.7491 605.2546 626.8313
June 622.8185 597.8696 611.4326
July 613.1695 594.9551 600.6888
August 641.4510 601.2797 616.9180
September 656.9754 600.4414 634.0154
October 662.1104 608.0287 636.3942
November 666.7093 643.1770 656.1834
December 676.6574 631.3861 655.4476