2018 GHS to PHP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.8828 PHP

YEARLY LOW

10.4532 PHP

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.2570 PHP

2018 GHS to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 11.8828. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 10.4532.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4295 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.1259 to the December average rate of 10.7354, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.8828 was down 1.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.0391, 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 59,414 PHP

2017 Average 57,293 PHP

Yearly Trough Low 52,266 PHP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,147.67 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.8626

10.6329

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to PHP 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 11.4783, compared to 11.0357 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4426 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.4783

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.0357

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.5853 PHP (High: 11.4357 / Low: 10.8504). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1763 PHP (High: 11.2188 / Low: 11.0425).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.5853

July Spread (Stable) ±0.1763

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2795 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2795

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 11.7601) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.0937), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6664 (+6.01%).

2018 Avg (March) 11.7601

2017 Avg (March) 11.0937

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.4093	10.9339	11.1259
February	11.7036	11.4226	11.6021
March	11.8828	11.6455	11.7601
April	11.8432	11.5067	11.7124
May	11.5804	11.1796	11.4328
June	11.3688	11.1254	11.2365
July	11.2188	11.0425	11.1329
August	11.3031	10.9323	11.1014
September	11.4357	10.8504	11.2692
October	11.3271	10.9428	11.1214
November	11.1118	10.5518	10.8540
December	10.9605	10.4532	10.7354