YEARLY HIGH
1.6934 SRD
YEARLY LOW
1.4905 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5959 SRD

2018 GHS to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 1.6934. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 1.4905.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2029 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6431 to the December average rate of 1.5166, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6934 was down 7.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8228, 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 8,467 SRD
2017 Average 8,515 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 7,452 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,014.71 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.7022
1.4997
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to SRD 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 1.6491, compared to 1.5428 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6491
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5428

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0887 SRD (High: 1.5803 / Low: 1.4916). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0190 SRD (High: 1.6934 / Low: 1.6744).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0887
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0190

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 0.0533 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0533

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 1.6853) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6667), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0186 (+1.12%).

2018 Avg (March) 1.6853
2017 Avg (March) 1.6667

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6585 1.6297 1.6431
February 1.6820 1.6545 1.6702
March 1.6934 1.6744 1.6853
April 1.6915 1.6641 1.6811
May 1.6646 1.5869 1.6340
June 1.5947 1.5591 1.5807
July 1.5676 1.5385 1.5558
August 1.5807 1.5298 1.5545
September 1.5803 1.4916 1.5576
October 1.5579 1.5036 1.5382
November 1.5589 1.5012 1.5341
December 1.5496 1.4905 1.5166