YEARLY HIGH
47.0146 GYD
YEARLY LOW
41.7622 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.5427 GYD

2018 GHS to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 2, valuing the pair at 47.0146. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 41.7622.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2524 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.6005 to the December average rate of 42.5208, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 47.0146 was down 6.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 50.1553, 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 235,073 GYD
2017 Average 235,848 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 208,811 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,261.83 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

47.1269
42.1021
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to GYD 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 45.8645, compared to 43.2210 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.6436 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.8645
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.2210

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 2.5682 GYD (High: 44.3305 / Low: 41.7622). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5762 GYD (High: 47.0146 / Low: 46.4384).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.5682
April Spread (Stable) ±0.5762

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 1.5024 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 46.6372) against the same month in 2017 (average: 49.2337), the exchange rate shifted by -2.5965 (-5.27%).

2018 Avg (April) 46.6372
2017 Avg (April) 49.2337

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 46.0527 44.8523 45.6005
February 46.6858 45.9710 46.3299
March 46.9768 46.2881 46.7081
April 47.0146 46.4384 46.6372
May 46.6218 44.4318 45.7069
June 44.6365 43.5627 44.2045
July 43.9520 42.8381 43.5472
August 44.3413 42.7691 43.5483
September 44.3305 41.7622 43.6521
October 43.5805 42.1545 43.0832
November 43.5667 42.0953 42.9742
December 43.3658 41.9258 42.5208