2018 GHS to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

132.3529 SOS

YEARLY LOW

115.6500 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

123.7935 SOS

2018 GHS to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 132.3529. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 115.6500.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.7029 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 127.6874 to the December average rate of 117.9284, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 132.3529 was down 5.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 139.3976, 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 661,765 SOS

2017 Average 658,515 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 578,250 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 83,514.71 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

132.4215

116.6108

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to SOS 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 127.8336, compared to 119.7533 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.0804 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 127.8336

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 119.7533

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 7.0421 SOS (High: 122.6921 / Low: 115.6500). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9513 SOS (High: 121.7646 / Low: 119.8133).

September Spread (Volatile) ±7.0421

July Spread (Stable) ±1.9513

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 4.0477 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.0477

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 131.1040) against the same month in 2017 (average: 127.6913), the exchange rate shifted by +3.4126 (+2.67%).

2018 Avg (March) 131.1040

2017 Avg (March) 127.6913

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	129.6582	125.8618	127.6874
February	131.3063	128.4320	129.9023
March	132.3529	129.9339	131.1040
April	131.8233	128.1075	130.0343
May	129.2547	122.5013	126.1608
June	123.5004	120.6681	122.1131
July	121.7646	119.8133	120.6336
August	122.2370	118.6564	120.5289
September	122.6921	115.6500	120.7825
October	121.1565	116.7339	119.4916
November	120.6986	116.4856	119.1547
December	120.7197	115.9073	117.9284