2018 GHS to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2268 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.1999 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2139 USD

2018 GHS to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.2268. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.1999.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0269 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2202 to the December average rate of 0.2033, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2268 was down 6.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2415, 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 1,134 USD

2017 Average 1,137 USD

Yearly Trough Low 999 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 134.54 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2279

0.2011

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to USD 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 0.2209, compared to 0.2069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0140 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2209

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2069

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0119 USD (High: 0.2119 / Low: 0.2000). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 USD (High: 0.2268 / Low: 0.2242).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0119

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

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 0.0071 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.2257) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2209), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0048 (+2.16%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.2257

2017 Avg (March) 0.2209

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2221	0.2185	0.2202
February	0.2252	0.2215	0.2236
March	0.2268	0.2242	0.2257
April	0.2265	0.2228	0.2251
May	0.2229	0.2125	0.2188
June	0.2135	0.2088	0.2117
July	0.2102	0.2073	0.2086
August	0.2120	0.2051	0.2084
September	0.2119	0.2000	0.2089
October	0.2089	0.2016	0.2062
November	0.2090	0.2013	0.2057
December	0.2078	0.1999	0.2033