2018 GHS to GTQ Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6810 GTQ

YEARLY LOW

1.5357 GTQ

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6081 GTQ

2018 GHS to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 1.6810. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 1.5357.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1453 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6191 to the December average rate of 1.5725, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6810 was down 5.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.7828, 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 8,405 GTQ

2017 Average 8,361 GTQ

Yearly Trough Low 7,679 GTQ

Transaction Impact: A difference of 726.40 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6808

1.5531

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to GTQ 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 1.6365, compared to 1.5798 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0567 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6365

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5798

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0835 GTQ (High: 1.6261 / Low: 1.5426). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0231 GTQ (High: 1.5756 / Low: 1.5525).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0835

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0231

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 0.0422 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0422

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 1.6702) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6247), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0455 (+2.80%).

2018 Avg (March) 1.6702

2017 Avg (March) 1.6247

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6339	1.6032	1.6191
February	1.6583	1.6295	1.6464
March	1.6810	1.6533	1.6702
April	1.6809	1.6539	1.6690
May	1.6552	1.5904	1.6281
June	1.6005	1.5643	1.5859
July	1.5756	1.5525	1.5638
August	1.5996	1.5357	1.5642
September	1.6261	1.5426	1.5990
October	1.6104	1.5545	1.5936
November	1.6086	1.5500	1.5857
December	1.6064	1.5457	1.5725