YEARLY HIGH
2042.8895 GNF
YEARLY LOW
1819.0000 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1935.1791 GNF

2018 GHS to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 2042.8895. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 1819.0000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 223.8895 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1983.8025 to the December average rate of 1861.6184, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2042.8895 was down 9.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 2247.7590, 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 10,214,448 GNF
2017 Average 10,377,106 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 9,095,000 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,119,447.62 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2049.9468
1844.4976
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to GNF 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 1991.0548, compared to 1879.3035 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 111.7513 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1991.0548
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1879.3035

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 99.0243 GNF (High: 1918.0243 / Low: 1819.0000). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 24.9523 GNF (High: 2042.8895 / Low: 2017.9372).

September Spread (Volatile) ±99.0243
March Spread (Stable) ±24.9523

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 60.8031 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -60.8031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 2032.8260) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2060.6319), the exchange rate shifted by -27.8059 (-1.35%).

2018 Avg (March) 2032.8260
2017 Avg (March) 2060.6319

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2000.8933 1968.1250 1983.8025
February 2028.1379 1995.6661 2014.4600
March 2042.8895 2017.9372 2032.8260
April 2040.4763 2009.3115 2030.5215
May 2010.0160 1920.4984 1972.7608
June 1929.4673 1885.1775 1911.9577
July 1904.9346 1872.1497 1887.9349
August 1911.6137 1832.8205 1885.8458
September 1918.0243 1819.0000 1893.4550
October 1901.4540 1833.0551 1873.1189
November 1905.7719 1832.0108 1873.8477
December 1910.5700 1822.0751 1861.6184