2018 GHS to KPW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

204.0816 KPW

YEARLY LOW

179.8651 KPW

YEARLY AVERAGE

192.4733 KPW

2018 GHS to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 204.0816. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 179.8651.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.2165 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 198.2026 to the December average rate of 183.0121, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 204.0816 was down 6.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 217.3991, 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 1,020,408 KPW

2017 Average 1,023,534 KPW

Yearly Trough Low 899,326 KPW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 121,082.66 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

205.1138

181.0028

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to KPW 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 198.7675, compared to 186.1790 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.5885 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 198.7675

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 186.1790

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 10.7062 KPW (High: 190.7062 / Low: 180.0000). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2879 KPW (High: 204.0816 / Low: 201.7937).

September Spread (Volatile) ±10.7062

March Spread (Stable) ±2.2879

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 6.4226 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.4226

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 203.1045) against the same month in 2017 (average: 198.8139), the exchange rate shifted by +4.2906 (+2.16%).

2018 Avg (March) 203.1045

2017 Avg (March) 198.8139

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	199.8744	196.6603	198.2026
February	202.7027	199.3905	201.2804
March	204.0816	201.7937	203.1045
April	203.8505	200.5445	202.5997
May	200.6060	191.2403	196.9201
June	192.1791	187.8914	190.4976
July	189.1718	186.5268	187.7573
August	190.7552	184.6154	187.5906
September	190.7062	180.0000	187.9667
October	188.0015	181.4516	185.6222
November	188.1189	181.1631	185.1252
December	187.0052	179.8651	183.0121