YEARLY HIGH
6.9556 UYU
YEARLY LOW
6.2315 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.5498 UYU

2018 GHS to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 6.9556. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 6.2315.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7241 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2912 to the December average rate of 6.5526, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.9556 was up 1.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.8755, 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 34,778 UYU
2017 Average 32,579 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 31,158 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,620.61 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.9053
6.2354
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to UYU 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 6.4486, compared to 6.6510 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.4486
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6510

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.5806 UYU (High: 6.9207 / Low: 6.3401). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0959 UYU (High: 6.4522 / Low: 6.3563).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5806
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0959

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1541 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1541

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 6.8495) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.5332), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3163 (+4.84%).

2018 Avg (September) 6.8495
2017 Avg (September) 6.5332

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.3686 6.2315 6.2912
February 6.4517 6.2905 6.3817
March 6.4522 6.3563 6.4060
April 6.4275 6.3273 6.3709
May 6.9207 6.3401 6.6019
June 6.7082 6.5379 6.6401
July 6.5843 6.3891 6.5078
August 6.7883 6.2483 6.5049
September 6.9556 6.5268 6.8495
October 6.9059 6.6232 6.7848
November 6.8300 6.4584 6.7067
December 6.6736 6.4121 6.5526