2018 GHS to YER Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

59.6317 YER

YEARLY LOW

50.0323 YER

YEARLY AVERAGE

53.5508 YER

2018 GHS to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 59.6317. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 50.0323.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.5994 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 55.1205 to the December average rate of 50.9037, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 59.6317 was down 1.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 60.4567, 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 298,159 YER

2017 Average 284,571 YER

Yearly Trough Low 250,162 YER

Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,996.99 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

57.2850

50.3235

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to YER 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 55.3158, compared to 51.7857 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.5301 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 55.3158

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.7857

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 3.5050 YER (High: 59.6317 / Low: 56.1267). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7461 YER (High: 52.6215 / Low: 51.8753).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.5050

July Spread (Stable) ±0.7461

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 1.7845 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7845

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 56.7049) against the same month in 2017 (average: 55.2026), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5022 (+2.72%).

2018 Avg (March) 56.7049

2017 Avg (March) 55.2026

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	55.5888	54.6976	55.1205
February	56.3908	55.4486	55.9814
March	59.6317	56.1267	56.7049
April	56.6818	55.7696	56.3432
May	55.7907	53.1875	54.7648
June	53.4432	52.2355	52.9803
July	52.6215	51.8753	52.2285
August	53.0616	51.3529	52.1761
September	53.0480	50.0601	52.2811
October	52.2959	50.4739	51.6300
November	52.3233	50.3934	51.4947
December	52.0084	50.0323	50.9037