YEARLY HIGH
1.5457 TTD
YEARLY LOW
1.3474 TTD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4421 TTD

2018 GHS to TTD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to TTD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 2, valuing the pair at 1.5457. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 1.3474.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1983 TTD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4834 to the December average rate of 1.3742, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.5457 was down 4.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6240, 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 7,729 TTD
2017 Average 7,656 TTD
Yearly Trough Low 6,737 TTD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 991.50 TTD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5393
1.3592
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to TTD 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 1.4896, compared to 1.3946 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0950 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4896
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3946

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0817 TTD (High: 1.5139 / Low: 1.4322). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0185 TTD (High: 1.4155 / Low: 1.3971).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0817
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0185

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 0.0485 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0485

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 1.5212) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5970), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0758 (-4.75%).

2018 Avg (April) 1.5212
2017 Avg (April) 1.5970

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5007 1.4668 1.4834
February 1.5165 1.4979 1.5074
March 1.5439 1.5098 1.5243
April 1.5457 1.5121 1.5212
May 1.5139 1.4322 1.4749
June 1.4393 1.4062 1.4264
July 1.4155 1.3971 1.4058
August 1.4242 1.3821 1.4042
September 1.4297 1.3495 1.4081
October 1.4064 1.3592 1.3902
November 1.4063 1.3571 1.3853
December 1.4008 1.3474 1.3742