YEARLY HIGH
20.6734 CVE
YEARLY LOW
18.7673 CVE
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.0163 CVE

2018 GHS to CVE Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to CVE exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 5, valuing the pair at 20.6734. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 18.7673.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9061 CVE. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.9966 to the December average rate of 19.7582, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 20.6734 was down 17.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 24.9682, 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 103,367 CVE
2017 Average 111,583 CVE
Yearly Trough Low 93,837 CVE
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,530.74 CVE purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

20.5047
19.6612
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to CVE 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 20.1818, compared to 19.8508 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3311 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.1818
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.8508

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 1.3443 CVE (High: 20.1116 / Low: 18.7673). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3986 CVE (High: 19.9280 / Low: 19.5295).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.3443
July Spread (Stable) ±0.3986

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3793 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3793

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 20.4344) against the same month in 2017 (average: 23.3993), the exchange rate shifted by -2.9649 (-12.67%).

2018 Avg (May) 20.4344
2017 Avg (May) 23.3993

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.3772 19.4615 19.9966
February 20.3604 19.6677 20.0484
March 20.3967 19.9829 20.2507
April 20.5453 20.1276 20.3056
May 20.6734 20.0909 20.4344
June 20.2658 19.7529 20.0552
July 19.9280 19.5295 19.7315
August 20.3352 19.7159 19.9626
September 20.1116 18.7673 19.8031
October 20.2445 19.3166 19.8618
November 20.3359 19.5595 19.9874
December 20.2901 19.4193 19.7582