2018 GHS to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1884.5805 LAK

YEARLY LOW

1704.2811 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1799.5159 LAK

2018 GHS to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 1884.5805. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 1704.2811.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 180.2994 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1830.3907 to the December average rate of 1737.9701, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1884.5805 was down 4.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 1979.5467, 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 9,422,902 LAK

2017 Average 9,345,567 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 8,521,406 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 901,496.77 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1887.0337

1724.4189

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to LAK 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 1838.9155, compared to 1760.1163 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 78.7992 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1838.9155

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1760.1163

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 103.1483 LAK (High: 1807.4294 / Low: 1704.2811). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 22.6879 LAK (High: 1884.5805 / Low: 1861.8926).

September Spread (Volatile) ±103.1483

March Spread (Stable) ±22.6879

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 48.7017 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -48.7017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 1873.4825) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1794.6272), the exchange rate shifted by +78.8553 (+4.39%).

2018 Avg (March) 1873.4825

2017 Avg (March) 1794.6272

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1843.2342	1814.4566	1830.3907
February	1869.8198	1839.2923	1855.8928
March	1884.5805	1861.8926	1873.4825
April	1882.2197	1854.9702	1870.4747
May	1856.5072	1780.1954	1825.9770
June	1790.0053	1761.5212	1777.2753
July	1773.3295	1745.5454	1757.9253
August	1799.4287	1747.6923	1769.6101
September	1807.4294	1704.2811	1779.2998
October	1778.0629	1712.8283	1758.8780
November	1781.6208	1720.0427	1757.0147
December	1776.5495	1712.4248	1737.9701