2018 GHS to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

29.0345 JMD

YEARLY LOW

25.4429 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

27.5435 JMD

2018 GHS to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 29.0345. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 25.4429.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5915 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.3511 to the December average rate of 25.9980, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 29.0345 was down 6.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 31.1398, 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 145,172 JMD

2017 Average 145,937 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 127,215 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,957.66 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

28.9790

25.7270

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to JMD 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 27.8660, compared to 27.2210 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6450 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.8660

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.2210

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 1.8081 JMD (High: 29.0001 / Low: 27.1920). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5722 JMD (High: 27.6537 / Low: 27.0816).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.8081

January Spread (Stable) ±0.5722

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.2334 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2334

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 28.7080) against the same month in 2017 (average: 28.4308), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2772 (+0.98%).

2018 Avg (March) 28.7080

2017 Avg (March) 28.4308

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	27.6537	27.0816	27.3511
February	28.4737	27.5513	28.1152
March	29.0345	28.4616	28.7080
April	28.5178	27.7786	28.0918
May	27.8087	26.9695	27.4759
June	27.9319	26.9866	27.4540
July	28.0164	26.8683	27.3217
August	28.9629	27.6821	28.2620
September	29.0001	27.1920	28.4557
October	28.1083	26.4335	27.2609
November	26.5729	25.5118	26.0275
December	26.5916	25.4429	25.9980