2018 GHS to DOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.2153 DOP

YEARLY LOW

9.8899 DOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.6026 DOP

2018 GHS to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 11.2153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 9.8899.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3254 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.6794 to the December average rate of 10.2463, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.2153 was down 1.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.3939, 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 56,076 DOP

2017 Average 53,820 DOP

Yearly Trough Low 49,449 DOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,626.80 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.2309

10.1567

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to DOP 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 10.8701, compared to 10.3351 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5350 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.8701

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.3351

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.6187 DOP (High: 10.6107 / Low: 9.9920). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1515 DOP (High: 11.1940 / Low: 11.0425).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.6187

April Spread (Stable) ±0.1515

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 0.3536 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3536

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 11.1414) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.4027), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7387 (+7.10%).

2018 Avg (March) 11.1414

2017 Avg (March) 10.4027

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.8046	10.5699	10.6794
February	11.0380	10.7820	10.9411
March	11.2153	11.0157	11.1414
April	11.1940	11.0425	11.1389
May	11.0426	10.5267	10.8368
June	10.5931	10.3246	10.4832
July	10.4482	10.2593	10.3561
August	10.5659	10.2062	10.3875
September	10.6107	9.9920	10.4399
October	10.4304	9.8899	10.2999
November	10.4552	10.0737	10.2812
December	10.4515	10.0462	10.2463