YEARLY HIGH
4.0097 EGP
YEARLY LOW
3.5719 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8073 EGP

2018 GHS to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 2, valuing the pair at 4.0097. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 3.5719.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4378 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8984 to the December average rate of 3.6420, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.0097 was down 10.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.4680, 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 20,049 EGP
2017 Average 20,292 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 17,860 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,189.09 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.0113
3.6085
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to EGP 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 3.9133, compared to 3.7013 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9133
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7013

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.2035 EGP (High: 3.7863 / Low: 3.5828). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0478 EGP (High: 4.0029 / Low: 3.9551).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2035
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0478

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 0.1117 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 3.9776) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.2849), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3073 (-7.17%).

2018 Avg (April) 3.9776
2017 Avg (April) 4.2849

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9306 3.8679 3.8984
February 3.9837 3.9092 3.9520
March 4.0029 3.9551 3.9777
April 4.0097 3.9338 3.9776
May 3.9582 3.8031 3.8928
June 3.8144 3.7291 3.7811
July 3.7629 3.7053 3.7314
August 3.7843 3.6675 3.7254
September 3.7863 3.5828 3.7355
October 3.7353 3.6102 3.6928
November 3.7390 3.6052 3.6810
December 3.7259 3.5719 3.6420