2018 GHS to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4580.7941 STD

YEARLY LOW

4206.9647 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

4413.8585 STD

2018 GHS to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 4580.7941. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 4206.9647.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 373.8294 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4447.1577 to the December average rate of 4280.5713, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4580.7941 was down 17.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 5536.7850, 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 22,903,971 STD

2017 Average 24,717,953 STD

Yearly Trough Low 21,034,823 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,869,147.18 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4556.8417

4255.4558

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to STD 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 4473.5634, compared to 4354.1536 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 119.4097 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4473.5634

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4354.1536

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 250.4144 STD (High: 4460.5343 / Low: 4210.1199). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 44.8083 STD (High: 4511.6896 / Low: 4466.8812).

September Spread (Volatile) ±250.4144

April Spread (Stable) ±44.8083

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 85.5561 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -85.5561

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 4531.7262) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5187.1740), the exchange rate shifted by -655.4478 (-12.64%).

2018 Avg (May) 4531.7262

2017 Avg (May) 5187.1740

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4513.2368	4352.3316	4447.1577
February	4510.2534	4361.8645	4439.6747
March	4514.5800	4439.8312	4488.4717
April	4511.6896	4466.8812	4488.1797
May	4580.7941	4473.2323	4531.7262
June	4494.9069	4391.3848	4446.1702
July	4410.4574	4350.1615	4378.9300
August	4461.6783	4318.0717	4387.4586
September	4460.5343	4210.1199	4396.4581
October	4414.6370	4259.5854	4351.5073
November	4400.0176	4237.3235	4329.9966
December	4373.9688	4206.9647	4280.5713