2018 GHS to PYG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1273.3901 PYG

YEARLY LOW

1173.9510 PYG

YEARLY AVERAGE

1224.9073 PYG

2018 GHS to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 1273.3901. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 1173.9510.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 99.4392 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1243.4165 to the December average rate of 1205.0812, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1273.3901 was down 7.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 1369.7885, 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 6,366,951 PYG

2017 Average 6,406,538 PYG

Yearly Trough Low 5,869,755 PYG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 497,195.77 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1258.0185

1186.8021

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to PYG 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 1237.9406, compared to 1211.8739 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 26.0666 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1237.9406

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1211.8739

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 64.6894 PYG (High: 1238.6403 / Low: 1173.9510). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 19.2071 PYG (High: 1257.8482 / Low: 1238.6411).

September Spread (Volatile) ±64.6894

April Spread (Stable) ±19.2071

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 27.4621 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -27.4621

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1252.0838) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1284.6521), the exchange rate shifted by -32.5683 (-2.54%).

2018 Avg (February) 1252.0838

2017 Avg (February) 1284.6521

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1259.2485	1227.5192	1243.4165
February	1273.3901	1243.1313	1252.0838
March	1262.5568	1226.3454	1245.4520
April	1257.8482	1238.6411	1248.0216
May	1250.6999	1211.8690	1233.0658
June	1224.0128	1188.1837	1205.6037
July	1205.0174	1183.1409	1192.7368
August	1233.0523	1179.7727	1202.1933
September	1238.6403	1173.9510	1222.5163
October	1250.1679	1190.5328	1227.1895
November	1243.5254	1196.6475	1221.5265
December	1230.6664	1184.2608	1205.0812