YEARLY HIGH
4544.8459 KMF
YEARLY LOW
83.6750 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
101.4861 KMF

2018 GHS to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 4544.8459. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 83.6750.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4461.1709 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 88.8579 to the December average rate of 87.9901, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4544.8459 was up 3986.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 111.2247, 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 22,724,229 KMF
2017 Average 496,533 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 418,375 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,305,854.28 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

252.4249
72.9233
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to KMF 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 89.7921, compared to 113.1802 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 23.3881 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 89.7921
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 113.1802

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 4457.8270 KMF (High: 4544.8459 / Low: 87.0189). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5800 KMF (High: 90.6998 / Low: 89.1198).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4457.8270
March Spread (Stable) ±1.5800

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 149.4763 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -149.4763

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 237.4665) against the same month in 2017 (average: 93.2145), the exchange rate shifted by +144.2519 (+154.75%).

2018 Avg (November) 237.4665
2017 Avg (November) 93.2145

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 90.7264 86.6569 88.8579
February 90.6419 87.3966 89.1687
March 90.6998 89.1198 90.1038
April 91.4250 89.4791 90.3510
May 91.9302 89.4956 90.9386
June 90.0604 88.3966 89.3324
July 88.9445 86.9983 87.8818
August 90.3102 87.8746 89.0423
September 90.2871 83.6750 88.3003
October 89.9160 86.2147 88.3999
November 4544.8459 87.0189 237.4665
December 90.1670 86.3954 87.9901