YEARLY HIGH
4.4171 MXN
YEARLY LOW
3.7980 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1077 MXN

2018 GHS to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 4.4171. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 3.7980.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6191 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1643 to the December average rate of 4.0839, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.4171 was down 14.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.1858, 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 22,085 MXN
2017 Average 21,508 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 18,990 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,095.35 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.3268
3.8924
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to MXN 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 4.2054, compared to 4.0101 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1953 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2054
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0101

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.3769 MXN (High: 4.1797 / Low: 3.8028). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1326 MXN (High: 4.2435 / Low: 4.1109).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.3769
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1326

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3269 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3269

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 4.2906) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.1498), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1408 (+3.39%).

2018 Avg (June) 4.2906
2017 Avg (June) 4.1498

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3430 4.0698 4.1643
February 4.2505 4.0617 4.1691
March 4.2435 4.1109 4.1960
April 4.2563 4.0583 4.1359
May 4.4011 4.2050 4.2763
June 4.4171 4.1570 4.2906
July 4.1772 3.8750 3.9637
August 4.0369 3.8408 3.9286
September 4.0944 3.7980 3.9681
October 4.1797 3.8028 3.9561
November 4.2498 4.0835 4.1601
December 4.2646 4.0152 4.0839