YEARLY HIGH
60.0424 HUF
YEARLY LOW
54.7464 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
57.6957 HUF

2018 GHS to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 60.0424. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 54.7464.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2959 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 55.7991 to the December average rate of 57.6715, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 60.0424 was down 14.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 70.4611, 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 300,212 HUF
2017 Average 311,925 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 273,732 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,479.69 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

58.9228
55.5151
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to HUF 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 57.2916, compared to 58.0998 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 57.2916
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 58.0998

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 4.4980 HUF (High: 59.5999 / Low: 55.1019). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0258 HUF (High: 57.5142 / Low: 56.4884).

September Spread (Volatile) ±4.4980
March Spread (Stable) ±1.0258

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.6356 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6356

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 58.5185) against the same month in 2017 (average: 62.7335), the exchange rate shifted by -4.2150 (-6.72%).

2018 Avg (June) 58.5185
2017 Avg (June) 62.7335

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 57.1115 54.7920 55.7991
February 57.6909 54.7464 56.4674
March 57.5142 56.4884 57.1443
April 58.0136 56.4226 57.1812
May 59.6259 58.0844 58.6388
June 60.0424 57.2996 58.5185
July 59.2990 57.0913 57.8972
August 59.3358 57.2441 58.3282
September 59.5999 55.1019 58.2323
October 59.3883 56.6815 58.1624
November 59.9595 57.3250 58.3072
December 59.3160 56.7014 57.6715