YEARLY HIGH
514.8679 TZS
YEARLY LOW
457.0000 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
486.8118 TZS

2018 GHS to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 24, valuing the pair at 514.8679. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 457.0000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 57.8679 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 494.8324 to the December average rate of 468.1972, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 514.8679 was down 8.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 563.0627, 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 2,574,339 TZS
2017 Average 2,544,442 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 2,285,000 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 289,339.39 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

515.9934
463.8520
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to TZS 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 500.2161, compared to 473.4074 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 26.8087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 500.2161
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 473.4074

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 27.0125 TZS (High: 484.0125 / Low: 457.0000). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.9081 TZS (High: 514.8679 / Low: 508.9598).

September Spread (Volatile) ±27.0125
April Spread (Stable) ±5.9081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 16.7504 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.7504

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 511.6483) against the same month in 2017 (average: 529.7453), the exchange rate shifted by -18.0970 (-3.42%).

2018 Avg (April) 511.6483
2017 Avg (April) 529.7453

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 499.7415 490.6237 494.8324
February 507.8716 499.1852 503.9432
March 512.3269 505.4036 509.2328
April 514.8679 508.9598 511.6483
May 508.9596 484.9428 499.1952
June 494.8091 476.2630 482.4448
July 478.9831 471.8880 475.1032
August 484.8784 468.1926 475.8168
September 484.0125 457.0000 477.0690
October 477.4820 460.7460 471.9559
November 479.6733 463.0125 472.3022
December 477.9853 460.7677 468.1972