YEARLY HIGH
0.3017 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.2760 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2915 LYD

2018 GHS to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 0.3017. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 0.2760.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0257 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2962 to the December average rate of 0.2841, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3017 was down 11.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3422, 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 1,508 LYD
2017 Average 1,584 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 1,380 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 128.43 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3015
0.2825
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to LYD 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 0.2962, compared to 0.2867 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2962
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2867

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0170 LYD (High: 0.2930 / Low: 0.2760). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 LYD (High: 0.3008 / Low: 0.2979).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0170
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

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 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.2999) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3149), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0150 (-4.76%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.2999
2017 Avg (March) 0.3149

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2999 0.2919 0.2962
February 0.3005 0.2942 0.2974
March 0.3017 0.2982 0.2999
April 0.3008 0.2979 0.2992
May 0.3006 0.2910 0.2963
June 0.2914 0.2856 0.2882
July 0.2899 0.2844 0.2864
August 0.2942 0.2851 0.2889
September 0.2930 0.2760 0.2886
October 0.2896 0.2797 0.2853
November 0.2915 0.2810 0.2870
December 0.2899 0.2796 0.2841