YEARLY HIGH
1.9837 SVC
YEARLY LOW
1.7492 SVC
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8711 SVC

2018 GHS to SVC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to SVC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 1.9837. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 1.7492.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2345 SVC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9266 to the December average rate of 1.7793, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9837 was down 6.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.1114, 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 9,919 SVC
2017 Average 9,948 SVC
Yearly Trough Low 8,746 SVC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,172.42 SVC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.9939
1.7598
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to SVC 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 1.9325, compared to 1.8098 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1227 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9325
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8098

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1058 SVC (High: 1.8559 / Low: 1.7502). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0228 SVC (High: 1.9837 / Low: 1.9609).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1058
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0228

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 0.0623 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0623

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 1.9744) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9309), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0435 (+2.25%).

2018 Avg (March) 1.9744
2017 Avg (March) 1.9309

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9438 1.9086 1.9266
February 1.9717 1.9378 1.9573
March 1.9837 1.9609 1.9744
April 1.9837 1.9510 1.9695
May 1.9525 1.8595 1.9147
June 1.8683 1.8257 1.8524
July 1.8383 1.8137 1.8256
August 1.8490 1.7943 1.8231
September 1.8559 1.7502 1.8278
October 1.8247 1.7653 1.8042
November 1.8256 1.7619 1.7989
December 1.8184 1.7492 1.7793