YEARLY HIGH
0.1650 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.1517 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1602 GBP

2018 GHS to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 0.1650. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 0.1517.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0132 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1594 to the December average rate of 0.1605, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1650 was down 15.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1961, 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 825 GBP
2017 Average 883 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 759 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66.23 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1629
0.1579
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to GBP 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 0.1605, compared to 0.1598 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1605
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1598

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0123 GBP (High: 0.1640 / Low: 0.1517). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 GBP (High: 0.1629 / Low: 0.1592).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0123
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

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 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.1620) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1747), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0128 (-7.30%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.1620
2017 Avg (August) 0.1747

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1635 0.1547 0.1594
February 0.1629 0.1553 0.1601
March 0.1629 0.1592 0.1615
April 0.1625 0.1572 0.1601
May 0.1648 0.1599 0.1625
June 0.1616 0.1574 0.1592
July 0.1604 0.1561 0.1583
August 0.1650 0.1599 0.1620
September 0.1640 0.1517 0.1602
October 0.1634 0.1540 0.1585
November 0.1628 0.1567 0.1595
December 0.1636 0.1567 0.1605