2018 GHS to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1561 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.1425 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1508 XDR

2018 GHS to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 0.1561. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 0.1425.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0136 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1531 to the December average rate of 0.1462, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1561 was down 11.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1772, 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 780 XDR

2017 Average 820 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 712 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 67.86 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1563

0.1453

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to XDR 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 0.1535, compared to 0.1481 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1535

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1481

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0087 XDR (High: 0.1512 / Low: 0.1425). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 XDR (High: 0.1558 / Low: 0.1544).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0087

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.1554) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1631), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0077 (-4.73%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.1554

2017 Avg (March) 0.1631

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1551	0.1511	0.1531
February	0.1559	0.1522	0.1540
March	0.1561	0.1542	0.1554
April	0.1558	0.1544	0.1553
May	0.1558	0.1500	0.1535
June	0.1507	0.1484	0.1497
July	0.1498	0.1472	0.1485
August	0.1514	0.1470	0.1490
September	0.1512	0.1425	0.1490
October	0.1497	0.1445	0.1479
November	0.1505	0.1449	0.1479
December	0.1494	0.1438	0.1462