YEARLY HIGH
0.8063 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.7289 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7711 PLN

2018 GHS to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 0.8063. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 0.7289.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0774 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7511 to the December average rate of 0.7668, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8063 was down 18.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9941, 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 4,032 PLN
2017 Average 4,294 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 3,645 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 386.92 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7974
0.7469
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to PLN 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 0.7699, compared to 0.7724 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7699
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7724

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0624 PLN (High: 0.7913 / Low: 0.7289). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0223 PLN (High: 0.8063 / Low: 0.7840).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0624
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0223

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 0.0125 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.7932) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8878), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0947 (-10.66%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.7932
2017 Avg (May) 0.8878

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7711 0.7322 0.7511
February 0.7701 0.7357 0.7550
March 0.7811 0.7581 0.7702
April 0.7841 0.7559 0.7690
May 0.8063 0.7840 0.7932
June 0.7974 0.7669 0.7807
July 0.7903 0.7611 0.7715
August 0.7908 0.7600 0.7740
September 0.7913 0.7289 0.7711
October 0.7926 0.7536 0.7731
November 0.8006 0.7593 0.7781
December 0.7843 0.7541 0.7668