YEARLY HIGH
342.8841 MMK
YEARLY LOW
286.2342 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
307.6630 MMK

2018 GHS to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 23, valuing the pair at 342.8841. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 8, dropping to 286.2342.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 56.6499 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 296.2402 to the December average rate of 318.5067, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 342.8841 was up 5.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 326.5415, 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 1,714,421 MMK
2017 Average 1,548,026 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 1,431,171 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 283,249.73 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

332.5150
286.6902
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to MMK 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 297.0193, compared to 318.3068 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 21.2875 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 297.0193
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 318.3068

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 26.7904 MMK (High: 342.8841 / Low: 316.0937). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8704 MMK (High: 303.5714 / Low: 299.7011).

September Spread (Volatile) ±26.7904
March Spread (Stable) ±3.8704

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 10.1895 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.1895

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 327.5103) against the same month in 2017 (average: 307.3007), the exchange rate shifted by +20.2096 (+6.58%).

2018 Avg (September) 327.5103
2017 Avg (September) 307.3007

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 299.3781 293.4646 296.2402
February 300.6502 294.8953 298.1092
March 303.5714 299.7011 301.7473
April 302.6863 296.8477 300.0415
May 300.5200 287.6730 295.4687
June 299.9047 286.2342 290.5089
July 305.6582 292.4664 298.1777
August 326.2147 304.1748 312.4824
September 342.8841 316.0937 327.5103
October 333.1174 307.4745 324.4673
November 334.3450 319.6323 328.6962
December 324.5062 312.2450 318.5067