2018 GHS to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1778.2620 SLL

YEARLY LOW

1308.0983 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1648.8216 SLL

2018 GHS to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 1778.2620. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 6, dropping to 1308.0983.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 470.1636 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1688.0457 to the December average rate of 1706.0793, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1778.2620 was down 1.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 1805.7753, 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 8,891,310 SLL

2017 Average 8,498,727 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 6,540,492 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,350,818.15 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1794.1435

1291.6329

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to SLL 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 1670.7378, compared to 1626.9053 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 43.8326 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1670.7378

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1626.9053

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 436.1676 SLL (High: 1778.2620 / Low: 1342.0944). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 31.4593 SLL (High: 1752.8896 / Low: 1721.4304).

August Spread (Volatile) ±436.1676

April Spread (Stable) ±31.4593

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 250.2171 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -250.2171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 1513.3863) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1704.0723), the exchange rate shifted by -190.6860 (-11.19%).

2018 Avg (August) 1513.3863

2017 Avg (August) 1704.0723

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1707.5680	1674.6657	1688.0457
February	1730.6679	1698.5952	1716.1556
March	1751.8976	1718.9234	1732.3025
April	1752.8896	1721.4304	1732.1253
May	1738.7547	1662.1361	1703.0076
June	1668.4691	1316.2910	1452.7905
July	1368.9126	1308.0983	1333.5088
August	1778.2620	1342.0944	1513.3863
September	1777.8060	1678.0000	1752.2676
October	1752.5917	1691.5323	1730.4113
November	1753.6863	1688.8424	1725.7785
December	1743.3042	1676.7424	1706.0793