2018 GHS to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5762 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.5177 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5489 WST

2018 GHS to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 0.5762. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 0.5177.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0585 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5538 to the December average rate of 0.5303, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5762 was down 7.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6214, 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 2,881 WST

2017 Average 2,877 WST

Yearly Trough Low 2,589 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 292.38 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5749

0.5263

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to WST 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 0.5599, compared to 0.5380 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0219 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5599

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5380

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0308 WST (High: 0.5485 / Low: 0.5177). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0070 WST (High: 0.5441 / Low: 0.5371).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0308

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0070

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 0.0183 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0183

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.5709) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6084), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0375 (-6.17%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.5709

2017 Avg (April) 0.6084

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5598	0.5463	0.5538
February	0.5664	0.5507	0.5584
March	0.5749	0.5634	0.5704
April	0.5762	0.5660	0.5709
May	0.5711	0.5473	0.5620
June	0.5479	0.5386	0.5437
July	0.5441	0.5371	0.5404
August	0.5486	0.5310	0.5395
September	0.5485	0.5177	0.5406
October	0.5495	0.5274	0.5404
November	0.5459	0.5235	0.5366
December	0.5410	0.5211	0.5303