2018 GHS to KGS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.5068 KGS

YEARLY LOW

13.6275 KGS

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.6351 KGS

2018 GHS to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 15.5068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 13.6275.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8793 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.2046 to the December average rate of 13.9712, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.5068 was down 5.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.4436, 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 77,534 KGS

2017 Average 78,187 KGS

Yearly Trough Low 68,137 KGS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,396.62 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.5373

13.8288

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to KGS 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 15.1201, compared to 14.1502 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9699 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.1201

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.1502

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.8256 KGS (High: 15.3589 / Low: 14.5333). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1960 KGS (High: 14.3263 / Low: 14.1303).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.8256

July Spread (Stable) ±0.1960

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.5412 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5412

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 15.2828) against the same month in 2017 (average: 15.5600), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2772 (-1.78%).

2018 Avg (February) 15.2828

2017 Avg (February) 15.5600

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.3598	15.0615	15.2046
February	15.5068	15.1551	15.2828
March	15.4589	15.2546	15.3825
April	15.4622	15.2586	15.3949
May	15.3589	14.5333	14.9984
June	14.6094	14.2242	14.4572
July	14.3263	14.1303	14.2335
August	14.4418	13.9769	14.2022
September	14.4380	13.6275	14.2306
October	14.3080	13.7860	14.1317
November	14.3608	13.8305	14.1319
December	14.2765	13.7314	13.9712