2018 GHS to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.8648 RUB

YEARLY LOW

12.2892 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.3994 RUB

2018 GHS to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 14.8648. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 12.2892.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5756 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4782 to the December average rate of 13.7485, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.8648 was up 3.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.4100, 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 74,324 RUB

2017 Average 66,307 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 61,446 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,878.19 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.2854

12.3139

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to RUB 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 13.1158, compared to 13.6830 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5672 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.1158

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.6830

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 1.7097 RUB (High: 14.8648 / Low: 13.1551). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4062 RUB (High: 13.0771 / Low: 12.6709).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.7097

March Spread (Stable) ±0.4062

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.5352 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5352

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 14.1211) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.0137), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1074 (+8.51%).

2018 Avg (September) 14.1211

2017 Avg (September) 13.0137

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.7293	12.2892	12.4782
February	13.1455	12.4016	12.7188
March	13.0771	12.6709	12.8933
April	14.1843	12.9357	13.6793
May	14.1397	13.1731	13.6388
June	13.5289	13.1120	13.2862
July	13.3019	12.8745	13.1113
August	14.4165	13.1820	13.8455
September	14.8648	13.1551	14.1211
October	13.9184	13.2929	13.5859
November	14.1630	13.3423	13.6853
December	14.3610	13.3134	13.7485