2018 GHS to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

122.7257 XAF

YEARLY LOW

111.5259 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

118.7203 XAF

2018 GHS to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 122.7257. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 111.5259.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.1999 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 118.4198 to the December average rate of 117.2404, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 122.7257 was down 17.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 148.5294, 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 613,629 XAF

2017 Average 661,973 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 557,629 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,999.26 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

121.8368

116.5827

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to XAF 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 119.6414, compared to 117.7992 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8422 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 119.6414

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 117.7992

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 8.6905 XAF (High: 120.2164 / Low: 111.5259). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0908 XAF (High: 117.8781 / Low: 115.7873).

September Spread (Volatile) ±8.6905

July Spread (Stable) ±2.0908

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.5031 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 121.3990) against the same month in 2017 (average: 138.7444), the exchange rate shifted by -17.3454 (-12.50%).

2018 Avg (May) 121.3990

2017 Avg (May) 138.7444

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	120.6836	116.2285	118.4198
February	120.6473	116.1587	118.8250
March	121.1422	118.5885	120.0135
April	121.6413	119.2367	120.2956
May	122.7257	119.2131	121.3990
June	120.3184	117.0178	118.8959
July	117.8781	115.7873	117.0206
August	120.5095	116.7291	118.4741
September	120.2164	111.5259	117.5930
October	120.0065	114.9581	117.7621
November	121.9699	116.1714	118.7053
December	120.1633	115.3100	117.2404