2018 GHS to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

344.9704 LBP

YEARLY LOW

302.1042 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

323.5301 LBP

2018 GHS to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 344.9704. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 302.1042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.8662 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 333.4847 to the December average rate of 306.8716, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 344.9704 was down 5.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 363.4640, 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 1,724,852 LBP

2017 Average 1,715,844 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 1,510,521 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 214,331.17 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

345.3588

303.3728

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to LBP 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 334.2514, compared to 312.8088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 21.4427 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 334.2514

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 312.8088

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 18.6421 LBP (High: 320.8421 / Low: 302.2000). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.1976 LBP (High: 318.1749 / Low: 312.9773).

September Spread (Volatile) ±18.6421

July Spread (Stable) ±5.1976

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 11.0803 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -11.0803

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 341.8600) against the same month in 2017 (average: 332.3910), the exchange rate shifted by +9.4689 (+2.85%).

2018 Avg (March) 341.8600

2017 Avg (March) 332.3910

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	335.9844	330.4985	333.4847
February	341.8685	335.1355	338.6059
March	344.9704	339.1256	341.8600
April	343.7523	336.6452	340.4033
May	338.5572	320.9203	331.1175
June	323.2038	316.4405	320.0372
July	318.1749	312.9773	315.3868
August	319.6918	310.0049	315.3556
September	320.8421	302.2000	316.1474
October	315.8817	304.4254	311.9425
November	317.8839	304.1426	311.1486
December	313.7532	302.1042	306.8716