2018 GHS to DJF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

40.1531 DJF

YEARLY LOW

35.5733 DJF

YEARLY AVERAGE

38.0298 DJF

2018 GHS to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 40.1531. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 35.5733.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5797 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.3552 to the December average rate of 36.2008, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 40.1531 was down 7.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 43.1784, 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 200,765 DJF

2017 Average 203,323 DJF

Yearly Trough Low 177,867 DJF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,898.71 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

40.3331

35.8252

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to DJF 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 39.2322, compared to 36.8273 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.2322

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.8273

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 2.1281 DJF (High: 37.7281 / Low: 35.6000). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4386 DJF (High: 39.9257 / Low: 39.4871).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.1281

February Spread (Stable) ±0.4386

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 1.1900 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1900

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 39.9574) against the same month in 2017 (average: 39.5191), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4383 (+1.11%).

2018 Avg (March) 39.9574

2017 Avg (March) 39.5191

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	39.6342	39.1070	39.3552
February	39.9257	39.4871	39.7122
March	40.1531	39.7029	39.9574
April	40.0849	39.4181	39.8199
May	39.4425	37.8337	38.8692
June	38.0194	37.1608	37.6793
July	37.4245	36.8960	37.1256
August	37.7377	36.5128	37.1093
September	37.7281	35.6000	37.1937
October	37.1930	35.8871	36.7179
November	37.2110	35.8300	36.6166
December	36.9959	35.5733	36.2008