2018 GHS to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

33.7564 LRD

YEARLY LOW

26.9117 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

30.6854 LRD

2018 GHS to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 33.7564. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 26.9117.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.8447 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.9376 to the December average rate of 32.0470, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 33.7564 was up 20.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 28.0981, 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 168,782 LRD

2017 Average 118,654 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 134,559 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,223.34 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

32.8999

27.4864

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to LRD 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 29.1184, compared to 32.2525 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1342 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.1184

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.2525

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 2.5255 LRD (High: 33.5255 / Low: 31.0000). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5098 LRD (High: 29.8109 / Low: 29.3011).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.5255

April Spread (Stable) ±0.5098

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4018 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 32.3852) against the same month in 2017 (average: 21.1420), the exchange rate shifted by +11.2432 (+53.18%).

2018 Avg (July) 32.3852

2017 Avg (July) 21.1420

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	28.6878	27.2360	27.9376
February	29.2493	26.9117	28.2440
March	29.7906	29.2502	29.5819
April	29.8109	29.3011	29.5131
May	29.6611	28.8581	29.2868
June	31.4678	29.2722	30.1467
July	33.7564	31.3460	32.3852
August	32.6933	31.5276	31.9872
September	33.5255	31.0000	32.3380
October	32.7409	31.3760	32.3090
November	33.0515	31.8243	32.4488
December	32.8505	31.5462	32.0470