2018 GHS to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7367 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.6649 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7025 PGK

2018 GHS to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 0.7367. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 0.6649.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0717 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7097 to the December average rate of 0.6846, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7367 was down 6.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7918, 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 3,683 PGK

2017 Average 3,628 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 3,325 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 358.51 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7353

0.6800

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to PGK 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 0.7157, compared to 0.6893 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0265 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7157

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6893

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0402 PGK (High: 0.7051 / Low: 0.6649). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0101 PGK (High: 0.7360 / Low: 0.7259).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0402

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0101

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0218 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0218

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.7275) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7004), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0272 (+3.88%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.7275

2017 Avg (March) 0.7004

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7161	0.7046	0.7097
February	0.7281	0.7136	0.7194
March	0.7367	0.7164	0.7275
April	0.7360	0.7259	0.7307
May	0.7261	0.6985	0.7144
June	0.7061	0.6856	0.6926
July	0.6915	0.6797	0.6859
August	0.7001	0.6794	0.6897
September	0.7051	0.6649	0.6940
October	0.6997	0.6746	0.6909
November	0.7006	0.6743	0.6906
December	0.7002	0.6723	0.6846