YEARLY HIGH
0.0239 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0213 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0225 GHS

2018 GYD to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 25, valuing the pair at 0.0239. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 2, dropping to 0.0213.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0027 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0219 to the December average rate of 0.0235, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0239 was up 4.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0230, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GYD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 120 GHS
2017 Average 106 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 106 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.38 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0237
0.0212
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD to GHS 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 0.0218, compared to 0.0231 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0218
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0231

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0014 GHS (High: 0.0239 / Low: 0.0226). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 GHS (High: 0.0215 / Low: 0.0213).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0229) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0213), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+7.52%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0229
2017 Avg (September) 0.0213

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0223 0.0217 0.0219
February 0.0218 0.0214 0.0216
March 0.0216 0.0213 0.0214
April 0.0215 0.0213 0.0214
May 0.0225 0.0214 0.0219
June 0.0230 0.0224 0.0226
July 0.0233 0.0228 0.0230
August 0.0234 0.0226 0.0230
September 0.0239 0.0226 0.0229
October 0.0237 0.0229 0.0232
November 0.0238 0.0230 0.0233
December 0.0239 0.0231 0.0235