2018 GHS to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.2728 LSL

YEARLY LOW

2.5851 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.8206 LSL

2018 GHS to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 3.2728. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 2.5851.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6877 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6840 to the December average rate of 2.9005, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.2728 was down 0.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.2928, 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 16,364 LSL

2017 Average 15,138 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 12,926 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,438.60 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.1238

2.6036

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to LSL 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 2.7130, compared to 2.9282 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2151 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7130

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9282

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.4058 LSL (High: 3.2728 / Low: 2.8670). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0793 LSL (High: 2.7172 / Low: 2.6379).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.4058

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0793

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0983 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0983

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 3.0804) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.9695), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1109 (+3.73%).

2018 Avg (September) 3.0804

2017 Avg (September) 2.9695

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7404	2.6046	2.6840
February	2.7376	2.5851	2.6470
March	2.7172	2.6379	2.6757
April	2.7933	2.6763	2.7228
May	2.8137	2.6703	2.7439
June	2.9207	2.6659	2.8049
July	2.8974	2.7391	2.7976
August	3.0805	2.7508	2.8952
September	3.2728	2.8670	3.0804
October	3.1034	2.9103	2.9968
November	3.0022	2.7624	2.8985
December	2.9973	2.7600	2.9005