2018 GHS to XPF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

22.3263 XPF

YEARLY LOW

20.2888 XPF

YEARLY AVERAGE

21.5976 XPF

2018 GHS to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 22.3263. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 20.2888.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0375 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.5429 to the December average rate of 21.3284, 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 22.3263 was down 17.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 27.0328, 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 111,631 XPF

2017 Average 120,569 XPF

Yearly Trough Low 101,444 XPF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,187.39 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

22.1646

21.2087

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to XPF 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 21.7652, compared to 21.4300 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3351 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.7652

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.4300

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 1.5810 XPF (High: 21.8698 / Low: 20.2888). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3804 XPF (High: 21.4444 / Low: 21.0640).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.5810

July Spread (Stable) ±0.3804

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 0.4554 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4554

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 22.0849) against the same month in 2017 (average: 25.3168), the exchange rate shifted by -3.2319 (-12.77%).

2018 Avg (May) 22.0849

2017 Avg (May) 25.3168

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	21.9548	21.1443	21.5429
February	21.9482	21.1316	21.6166
March	22.0382	21.5736	21.8329
April	22.1290	21.6916	21.8842
May	22.3263	21.6873	22.0849
June	21.8883	21.2879	21.6295
July	21.4444	21.0640	21.2884
August	21.9231	21.2354	21.5528
September	21.8698	20.2888	21.3925
October	21.8316	20.9132	21.4233
November	22.1888	21.1339	21.5949
December	21.8601	20.9772	21.3284